How do you use "exam" in a sentence?

She spent all weekend revising for her final exams. The driving exam consists of a theory test and a practical test. Students who pass the exam will receive a certificate.

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Q: What does "exam" mean?

A formal test of knowledge or ability in a subject An exam is a shortened form of 'examination', referring to a formal test that measures someone's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular subject. Exams are common in educational settings and for professional qualifications. They can be written, oral, or practical.

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Meaning: A formal test of knowledge or ability in a subject

考试，对某科目知识或能力的正式测试

examen, prueba formal de conocimientos o habilidades

試験、科目の知識や能力の正式なテスト

시험, 특정 과목의 지식이나 능력을 평가하는 공식적인 테스트

An exam is a shortened form of 'examination', referring to a formal test that measures someone's knowledge, skills, or abilities in a particular subject. Exams are common in educational settings and for professional qualifications. They can be written, oral, or practical.

「exam」是'examination'的缩写形式，指测量某人在特定学科中的知识、技能或能力的正式测试。考试在教育环境和专业资格认证中很常见。它们可以是书面的、口头的或实践性的。

«Exam» es una forma abreviada de 'examination', que se refiere a una prueba formal que mide los conocimientos, habilidades o capacidades de alguien en una materia particular. Los exámenes son comunes en entornos educativos y para calificaciones profesionales. Pueden ser escritos, orales o prácticos.

「exam」は「examination」の短縮形で、特定の科目における知識、スキル、または能力を測定する正式なテストを指します。試験は教育環境や専門資格で一般的です。筆記、口頭、または実技の形式があります。

Exam은 'examination'의 줄임말로, 특정 과목에서 누군가의 지식, 기술, 또는 능력을 측정하는 공식적인 시험을 가리킨다. 교육 현장이나 전문 자격 취득에서 흔히 사용되며, 필기, 구술, 실기 등의 형태가 있다.

Examples

She spent all weekend revising for her final exams.
她整个周末都在为期末考试复习。
Ella pasó todo el fin de semana repasando para sus exámenes finales.
彼女は週末ずっと期末試験の復習をしていた。
그녀는 주말 내내 기말시험 복습을 했다.
The driving exam consists of a theory test and a practical test.
驾驶考试包括理论测试和实际测试。
El examen de conducir consiste en una prueba teórica y una prueba práctica.
運転試験は学科試験と実技試験で構成されている。
운전 시험은 필기시험과 실기시험으로 구성되어 있다.
Students who pass the exam will receive a certificate.
通过考试的学生将获得证书。
Los estudiantes que aprueben el examen recibirán un certificado.
試験に合格した学生は証明書を受け取る。
시험에 합격한 학생들은 수료증을 받게 된다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Shortened from 'examination', from Latin 'examinationem' (a weighing, testing), from 'examinare' (to test, weigh). The abbreviation 'exam' first appeared in the 1840s in student slang at Cambridge University.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal