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exam

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of exam

a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
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Synonyms of exam

examination, quiz, test
Words Related to exam

aptitude test, intelligence test, placement test

pretest, retest

board(s), midterm, midyear

catechism

audition

final

checkup, inspection, review

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