exam

noun

ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

Examples of exam in a Sentence

Your final exam will count for half of the semester's grade. the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
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Months 2-3: Following a gum graft, your periodontist may schedule additional exams or more frequent cleanings. Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025 Seo’s concierge service is priced at $500 per category of treatment: non-surgical skin care (including tightening treatments like Ultherapy), medical exams (like allergy and hearing tests), and beauty services (head spas, nails, massages). Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025 Additionally, these exams can allow students to qualify for Advanced Standing. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): MIT accepts AP exams with scores of 5 for credit in some subjects. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 According to the new results, among those with non-rectal cancers, 64% showed no evidence of residual disease on imaging or endoscopy exams after a year. Alice Park, Time, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exam was in 1568

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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exam. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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