noun

exam

exam, examination

I have a math exam tomorrow.

I have a maths exam tomorrow.

She needs a medical exam.

She needs a medical exam.

an exam in ((subject)) He passed his exam in history.

to take/pass/fail an exam Did you pass the final exam?

Synonyms: test, quiz, assessment

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

'Exam' is the common, shorter word for 'examination'.

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