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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

inquiry, interrogation, investigation, probe, research

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