exam

noun

ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

Examples of exam in a Sentence

Your final exam will count for half of the semester's grade. the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
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Typically, groin strains are diagnosed through a history and physical exam. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Spring gave way to the end of the semester and exams and all that. Hilton Als, New Yorker, 30 June 2025 Now here’s our question for the group: Can an emergency physical exam also double as a first date? Andy Swift, TVLine, 29 June 2025 Complimentary eye exams from an in-house optician and prescription fittings are also available. Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exam was in 1568

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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exam. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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