Exam Meaning in English
word
/ɪɡˈzæm/
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/ɛɡzˈæm/
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Definition
A formal test of a person's knowledge or ability in a subject. It is usually given at school, college, or for a qualification.
Usage & Nuances
'Exam' is very common in British English; in American English, 'test' is often more common in everyday school contexts, though 'exam' is still widely used for important or formal tests. Common phrases include 'take an exam', 'pass an exam', 'fail an exam', and 'final exam'.
Spanish: examen - pruebaPortuguese (BR): prova - examePortuguese (PT): exame - testeChinese (Simplified): 考试 - 测验Chinese (Traditional): 考試 - 測驗Hindi: परीक्षा - इम्तिहानArabic: امتحان - اختبارBengali: পরীক্ষাRussian: экзаменJapanese: 試験Vietnamese: kỳ thiKorean: 시험Turkish: sınav - imtihanUrdu: امتحانIndonesian: ujian
Example Sentences
I have a math exam tomorrow.
basic
She studied all night for her exam.
basic
Did you pass the exam?
basic
I’m so relieved that my exam is finally over.
natural
We’ve got three exams next week, so I can’t really go out.
natural
That exam was way harder than I expected.
natural