exam
/ɛɡˈzæm/ · noun
Meaning
- The act of examining.
- Particularly, an inspection by a medical professional to establish the extent and nature of any sickness or injury.
- A formal test involving answering written or oral questions under a time constraint and usually without access to textbooks.
- Interrogation.
- To observe or inspect carefully or critically
- To check the health or condition of something or someone
- To determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
- To interrogate
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