Exam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪɡˈzæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exam is a noun meaning (informal) Clipping of examination, especially when meaning “test” or in compound terms.
Meaning
(informal) Clipping of examination, especially when meaning “test” or in compound terms.
More Meanings
- (sciences) Shortened form of examine
Example Sentences
Thin sections were stained with lead citrate and then examed using 1200EX electron microscope (JEOL, Tokyo, Japan).
Imagine a country where children do nothing but play until they start compulsory schooling at age seven. Then, without exception, they attend comprehensives until the age of 16.[…]There are no inspectors, no exams until the age of 18, no school league tables, no private tuition industry, no school uniforms. […]
Word Forms
- exams
- examing
- examming
- examed
- exammed
Synonyms for exam
Depending on context, synonyms include examination, test.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include examination, test, midterm, study, perusal, assessment.
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