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exam

noun

ig-ˈzam

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a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence the exam will cover everything we have studied this term

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Recent Examples of exam My heart and arteries look healthy during an ultrasound exam, but other test results reveal a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026 In July, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that all men in military service who are 30 and older would receive routine testosterone screening as part of their annual physical exam. — Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026 Certainly, on their first two features, Jane Schoenbrun wanted to ace the exam of directing film, working for months on way more than just a shot list. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 An Army gynecologist charged with secretly video recording patients during exams pleaded not guilty Wednesday. — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exam

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Investigators said Smith requested a test drive, then pushed a salesperson away and drove off in the vehicle.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The real test is not whether an e-bike can travel an impressive distance on paper.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noor Kestou, 33, of Commerce, appeared for a preliminary examination on Thursday on an involuntary manslaughter charge, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
And Becca is so sassy too when Mel wants to try to do the examination.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026

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