Meaning of exam in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪɡˈzæm/

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  1. Noun

    exam

    Definitions

    1. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

    Examples

    • « when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions »

    Derived terms

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