exam
Translation
exam, test, examination
Examples
I have a maths exam tomorrow.
I have a math exam tomorrow.
She passed her final exams.
She passed her final exams.
Grammar Patterns
an exam in ((subject)) a test of your knowledge of a particular subject I have an exam in chemistry tomorrow.
to take an exam to do an official test All students must take an exam at the end of the year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: test, assessment, paper
Etymology
Short for 'examination', from Latin 'examinare' (to weigh, test).
Memory Tips
A very common word you will see in any school or university context.