exam

noun

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

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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There is no red or blue in the exam room. Maria Shriver, Time, 9 Oct. 2025 At times, Bastian's persistent check-ins would lead Andres to take Kiley to the vet for an exam, where the veterinarian would often find that the cat's medication needed adjustment. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Access can be based on teacher recommendation or certain test scores, including some exams that are only given off-campus. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025 And then the eye exam leads to a surgery. Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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exam

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exam

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

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