Pronunciation

/ɪɡˈzæm/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A formal assessment, typically taken in written, oral, or practical form, to evaluate a person’s knowledge or skills in a particular subject or field. For example: “She passed her math exam with flying colors.”
• Verb (v): To subject someone to an examination or test. For example: “The students will be examined next week on their course materials.”

Phrases

• “Take an exam”: To participate in or undergo an examination.
• “Pass/fail an exam”: To succeed or not succeed in meeting the requirements of an exam.
• “Mock exam”: A practice exam that simulates the conditions of a real one to help prepare students.
• “Final exam”: The last and often most comprehensive assessment given at the end of a course or academic term.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “He spent all night studying for his history exam tomorrow.”
• Verb: “Students must be thoroughly prepared before they can be examined by the board.”

Synonyms

• Test
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Examination
• Quiz
• Check-up
• Trial
• Screening
• SAT (Standardized Aptitude Test)
• GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
• Examining
• Testing
• Grading