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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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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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Cook Elementary has experienced improved test scores.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Run a speed test online to see what your current speeds are.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 July 2025
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“Exam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exam. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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