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

Pawlikowski stayed in Germany for five years, from 1972 to 1977, dug in deep, and passed his exams. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Just 40% of students in grades 3 through 8 in Fort Worth ISD met grade level on reading STAAR exams this past school year, according to TEA data. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

In 1947, Educational Testing Services, a private nonprofit organization devoted to testing and educational research, was created to administer the SAT and develop other exams. — Beth Kania-Gosche, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

And this was despite the fact Jaques was simultaneously juggling being writer, director and star, his first year of high school exams and working on a market stall in Clapham selling donuts, pizza and sausage rolls. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Faculty opposed to the exams say the tests track race and wealth, do not measure California academic standards, and would shrink the applicant pool. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

The Regents exams will continue to be offered on an optional basis. — Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

New York is among the last states with mandatory high school exit exams, as research cast doubt on if high-stakes standardized tests were a good predictor of college and career readiness. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento last week, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026