as in test
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
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Recent Examples of exam
The company, with roots back to the 1950s, made its first fortune on publishing student guides and holding simulated exams.
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Noriko Hayashi, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The division is responsible for screening and reviewing medical exams to determine whether there is evidence that coal miners have developed a respiratory ailment, commonly known as black lung disease.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Homework and classroom participation were no longer going to influence final grades, which were instead going to be primarily determined by a final exam that students could take multiple times.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 May 2025
The 19-year-old underwent an exam at a hospital and Gray’s DNA was found on her, according to prosecutors.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Noriko Hayashi, New York Times, 31 May 2025
The division is responsible for screening and reviewing medical exams to determine whether there is evidence that coal miners have developed a respiratory ailment, commonly known as black lung disease.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2025
Homework and classroom participation were no longer going to influence final grades, which were instead going to be primarily determined by a final exam that students could take multiple times.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 May 2025
The 19-year-old underwent an exam at a hospital and Gray’s DNA was found on her, according to prosecutors.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exam
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In Everyday Work Mission statements sound good, but the real test is whether anyone can see them in action.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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During the test, the H1 was tethered by its head for safety, a common practice during public demonstrations.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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The latter two in particular are emblematic of Hayes’ examination of her broader player pool, with both stepping into more important roles given positional absences.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Closer examination reveals tensions that are more subtle but no less profound.—
Jonathon Keats,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exam. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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