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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Armstrong is due back in court for a probable cause conference on March 3 and a preliminary exam on March 10. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026 She has been known to fly in for mid-term and final exams and then straight out again. Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026 This is paired with specialized coursework and licensure exams. David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026 Securing two triage rooms to complete the exam as a way to ensure privacy in the busy emergency department, Dana, with help from Emma, begins the evidence collection while carefully outlining the process to Ilana. Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 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 25 Feb. 2026.

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exam

noun
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exam

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