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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Patient 1 ended the appointment and left the exam room. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026 In the United Kingdom, the head of England’s exam watchdog warned earlier this month that AI glasses and smart devices like earpieces could worsen cheating in exams. John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 Health insurance is one of the strongest predictors of whether people receive preventive medical care; which would include routine blood work, annual physical exams, vaccinations and cancer screening. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The second is listed only as a school district employee in the affidavit, who Knowles allegedly impersonated during an exam at Florida Atlantic University in August 2024. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exam

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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 3 Jul. 2026.

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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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