exam

noun

ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)
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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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The clinic has expanded to include three exam rooms, a parlor, exterior waiting room, office and pharmacy for IMA’s medications. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026 To become a licensed drone pilot within the department, officers must apply, interview, and pass an FAA exam — requiring knowledge of nautical and weather chart reading. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026 Anger swelled last month after a medical school entrance exam was voided over a leak, setting millions back in their careers. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 7 June 2026 The dessert became my friend group’s small ritual amid the chaos of college life—we’d go after every exam, football game, and failed situationship. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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exam

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

Medical Definition

exam

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

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