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Definition exam in American English

exam noun

[countable] noun
/ɪɡˈzæm/
1

an important test of your knowledge, especially one that you take at school

Example

Dave's taking his final exams next week.

Example

If she passes the entrance exam, she'll start school there in September.

Example

How did you do on the exam?

Synonyms and related words
assessment borderline candidate
1.1

the paper on which exam questions are printed or on which you write your answers

Example

I'm going to return your exams tomorrow.

Synonyms and related words
assessment borderline candidate
1.2

relating to an exam or exams

Example

The school had some excellent exam results last year.

Synonyms and related words
assessment borderline candidate
Example

an eye exam

Synonyms and related words
amniocentesis autopsy biopsy
Definition exam in American English