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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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Initial veterinary exams revealed that one of his eyes had already ruptured and the other was close to doing so, prompting plans for a surgical removal. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 In her practice, Agarwal typically sees it in kids ages three to five, who are coming in for their first eye exam. Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 26 Nov. 2025 Planned Parenthood provides a wide range of women’s health services, from wellness exams to breast cancer screenings and initial prenatal care. Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025 But only 52% of students in the county met grade level standards in reading on the most recent STAAR exam, and only 43% did so in math. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

exam

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

Medical Definition

exam

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

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