exam

¹

[ ig-zam ]

noun

, Informal.

1. an examination, as in school.

exam.

²

abbreviation for

1. examination.
2. examined.
3. examinee.
4. examiner.

exam

/ ɪɡˈzæm /

noun

1. short for examination

Word History and Origins

Origin of exam¹

First recorded in 1875–80; short form

Example Sentences

Planes were grounded, construction work halted, and car honking discouraged as the Suneung, an eight-hour university placement exam billed as one of the toughest in the world, kicked off on Thursday.

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Ensuring that the exam runs smoothly is a nationwide effort.

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"I’m worried that the song will play in my head even during the exam," one student told Yonhap News of the chart-topper.

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There are a record number of candidates retaking the exam this year, after authorities announced they would expand enrolment in medical schools - a move that was met with widespread protests among trainee doctors while being welcomed by aspiring medical students.

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Health students saw high levels of dropouts after botched exam papers in 2022, which saw the exam board responsible fined £300,000.

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