Cram for an examination Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɹæm/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən

KRAM for an ig-ZAM-uh-NAY-shun

UK

kɹˈæm/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɐn/ /ɛɡzˌæmɪnˈeɪʃən

kram for an eg-ZAM-in-AY-shun

Definition

To study a lot of information in a short time, usually just before an exam, often without fully understanding it.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, common among students. Implies studying at the last minute, often seen as stressful or less effective than regular study. Usually used for written exams, not practical tests.

• Spanish: empollar para un examen - estudiar a última hora para un examen
• Portuguese (BR): estudar de última hora para uma prova - estudar intensamente para uma prova
• Portuguese (PT): estudar à última hora para um exame - estudar intensamente para um exame
• Chinese (Simplified): 临时抱佛脚（考试）- 考前突击复习
• Chinese (Traditional): 臨時抱佛腳（考試）- 考前突擊複習
• Hindi: परीक्षा के लिए रटना
• Arabic: المذاكرة المكثفة للامتحان - الحفظ السريع قبل الامتحان
• Bengali: পরীক্ষার জন্য ঠাসাঠাসি করে পড়া - শেষ মুহূর্তে পড়া
• Russian: зубрить к экзамену - готовиться в последний момент
• Japanese: 試験のために詰め込む - 一夜漬けする
• Vietnamese: học nhồi nhét cho kỳ thi
• Korean: 시험을 벼락치기로 공부하다
• Turkish: sınava son anda çalışmak - sınava tıkıştırarak çalışmak
• Urdu: امتحان کے لیے رٹا لگانا
• Indonesian: belajar SKS untuk ujian - belajar kilat sebelum ujian

Example Sentences

I had to cram for an examination last night.

basic

She often crams for an examination instead of studying every day.

basic

It's not good to cram for an examination every time.

basic

We stayed up all night to cram for an examination and barely passed.

natural

He never studies until the last minute; he just crams for an examination every time.

natural

Honestly, I can't remember anything I crammed for an examination last week.

natural