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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The most recent, a 44-year-old Ukrainian man who came to the U.S. through a humanitarian parole program, died at the facility after medical exams showed evidence of a possible hemorrhagic stroke. Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025 My first day at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas, home to two dozen of the remaining B-1s still active, included a mandatory medical exam followed by SERE immersive parachute and ejection seat training - plus suit, helmet and oxygen-mask fittings. Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 Raleigh was in the process of taking a physical exam when the extension was finalized, according to the Seattle Times, as the Mariners prepare for the regular-season opener at home against the Athletics on Thursday. Jack Magruder, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025 See a dentist for an exam to learn if your teeth show any signs of grinding. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exam

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 12 Apr. 2025.

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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exam

noun
ex·​am ig-ˈzam How to pronounce exam (audio)

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