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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
The funds were slated to go towards annual exams, cancer screenings, birth control and other family planning services.
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Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
The patient has no prior medical problems but, on physical exam, his blood pressure measures 140/100.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Some autoimmune skin conditions are diagnosed based on your description of your symptoms and a physical exam by your doctor, Paul explains.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Students selected for the program are offered many services, from college campus tours and financial sponsorships to tutoring and SAT or ACT exam preparation.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
The patient has no prior medical problems but, on physical exam, his blood pressure measures 140/100.
—Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Some autoimmune skin conditions are diagnosed based on your description of your symptoms and a physical exam by your doctor, Paul explains.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
Students selected for the program are offered many services, from college campus tours and financial sponsorships to tutoring and SAT or ACT exam preparation.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exam
Noun
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Many scouts were concerned by Cooper’s score of 11 on the 50-question Wonderlic test.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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While the former Boise Young Rider Development Squad members are going wheel to wheel against the best in the world in Europe, the next generation of BYRDS cyclists put their skills to the test at the 38th annual criterium on Saturday in downtown Boise.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The investigative department of the regional department of the Investigative Committee (IC) of Russia has now organized a procedural examination into the circumstances of the attack, the outlets reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exam. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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