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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After purchase of a policy, the insurer can ask for a pet exam, but can’t require one to renew your policy. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Dec. 2025 As for this male ray’s recent exam, his weight, eyes, skin, and oral health is all normal. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Dec. 2025 San Dieguito also has one of the largest participation rates in the county for the Advanced Placement (AP) exams, with 10,324 exams taken with a 91% pass rate. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025 The pre-donation process — including bloodwork, exams and a liver biopsy — took about six months. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.

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exam

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

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exam

noun
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