noun

exam

exam, test, examination

I have a maths exam tomorrow.

I have a math exam tomorrow.

She passed her final exams.

She passed her final exams.

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.

Synonyms: test, assessment, paper

Short for 'examination', from Latin 'examinare' (to weigh, test).

A very common word you will see in any school or university context.

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