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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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 20 Oct. 2025.

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exam

noun
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exam

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