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exam /ɪgˈzæm/ noun

plural exams

exam

/ɪgˈzæm/

noun

plural exams

Britannica Dictionary definition of EXAM

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1

US : examination 1b

an annual physical exam

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: examination 2

Your final exam will count for half of the semester's grade.

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