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a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
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The results were about the same from the 2023-24 school year, with public school students' performance on the reading portion of the exam improving by less than a percentage point.
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Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Research from two years ago found AI could pass the first two levels of the CFA exam, but got tripped up on the hardest level because of its essay questions.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Annual exams may be overkill for some young adults with no signs of vision problems.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
As Chandan and Shoaib wait painstakingly for the results of an entrance exam that will determine their futures, the friends take it one day at a time while trying to support each other, their families, and their visions for a life still too far out of reach.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
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Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Research from two years ago found AI could pass the first two levels of the CFA exam, but got tripped up on the hardest level because of its essay questions.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Annual exams may be overkill for some young adults with no signs of vision problems.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
As Chandan and Shoaib wait painstakingly for the results of an entrance exam that will determine their futures, the friends take it one day at a time while trying to support each other, their families, and their visions for a life still too far out of reach.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exam
Noun
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The Bears have a week off to savor this thrilling win before preparing for the next test.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Across the education system, from pre-k to college, smaller class sizes have been a wish for students and teachers alike with numerous studies finding more individualized learning boosts test scores and attendance.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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An examination of the bodies concluded they were killed hours later.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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