exam

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪɡˈzæm/ or /ɛɡˈzæm/

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Noun

Singular exam

Plural exams

doing an exam on a newborn.

1. (countable) An exam is a formal test, usually important and often at the end of a course.

   Did you pass the English exam last week?

   OK, class. Time is up. Please hand in your exam papers.

2. (countable) An exam is a check done by a doctor to see whether you are healthy or not.

   I went to the doctor for an eye exam, but she said everything was fine.

Synonyms

• examination
• inspection
• test

Related words

• examine
• examiner