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

The parents of a student who killed herself after receiving inaccurate exam results are calling for universities to provide better support.

From BBC

Mr Rizvi argues that instead of going ahead with the proposed caps in Australia, the government should consider introducing a minimum university entrance exam score.

From BBC

Mr. Hosseini, the board chairman, was upset about the passage rates for the bar exam.

From New York Times

The statement said he graduated from the school in 2024 and carried out the attack after "failing to obtain his diploma due to poor exam results" and that he was unhappy with his internship pay.

From BBC

It’s the kind of pretentiousness and white privilege that mirrors Kim Kardashian’s pursuit of practicing law simply by passing the bar exam.

From Salon