exams
word · lemma: exam
/ɪɡˈzæmz/
ig-ZAMZ
/ɛɡzˈæmz/
ig-ZAMZ
Definition
Formal tests that measure your knowledge or skill, usually at school, university, or for certification. "Exams" is the plural of "exam."
Usage & Nuances
Common in educational settings; collocates with 'take', 'have', 'pass', 'fail', 'final', 'midterm'. 'Exams' is slightly more formal than 'tests'. Used for both written and oral assessments. Don’t confuse 'exams' (school or institutional tests) with general 'tests' (which can also be medical or technical).
Spanish: exámenesPortuguese (BR): provas - examesPortuguese (PT): exames - provasChinese (Simplified): 考试Chinese (Traditional): 考試Hindi: परीक्षाएँArabic: امتحاناتBengali: পরীক্ষাRussian: экзаменыJapanese: 試験Vietnamese: kỳ thiKorean: 시험Turkish: sınavUrdu: امتحاناتIndonesian: ujian
Example Sentences
I have three exams next week.
basic
She studied hard for her exams.
basic
The exams start at nine o'clock.
basic
After my exams, I went straight to the beach to relax.
natural
A lot of students get nervous before their exams.
natural
I always review my notes the night before exams.
natural