Synonyms of exams

exams

noun

plural of exam

as in tests

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

the exam will cover everything we have studied this term

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tests
• examinations
• quizzes
• boards
• researches
• finals
• auditions
• investigations
• reviews
• intelligence tests
• pretests
• retests
• aptitude tests
• placement tests
• inspections
• midterms
• catechisms
• checkups
• inquiries
• interrogations
• probes
• midyears

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exams

With her own progress on hold, the family has quietly set their hopes on her younger sister who will take her 12th grade exams in mid-2027. — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026

Professor Connors gave the best exams, by the way, along with some valuable advice on how to ace them. — David Shribman, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2026

Beyond opposing the state takeover, CVPE advocates against mandatory STAAR testing and urges parents to boycott the exams. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Schools already routinely check physical health, such as exams for children’s vision and hearing. — Vanessa Andersen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

In July, a wooden boat transporting students back from state exams sank in central , killing at least 20 people. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

New York state education leaders say the move away from the Regents exams is about lowering the stakes for students. — Neetu Arnold, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Opponents of ditching testing requirements argued that the exams are a key tool to uniformly predict academic success from students of divergent backgrounds, as well as schools that may issue grades differently. — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Entrepreneurs may not have classrooms or exams, but their businesses are constantly presenting them with new questions. — Sabine Leveiller, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026