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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Assessing basic risk factors and proceeding with the basics of the annual physical exam are all that is needed most of the time. Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Students took their exams across a span of two weeks, from May 4 to May 15. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory. Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Holistic review would recognize talent beyond standardized exams. Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 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

noun
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exam

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