Exams: meaning, definitions and examples

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exams

 

[ ɪɡˈzæmz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

education

A set of questions or exercises evaluating knowledge or skill.

Synonyms

assessments, evaluations, tests

Examples of usage

  • She passed her exams with flying colors.
  • He's studying hard for his upcoming exams.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A thorough medical evaluation or testing.

Synonyms

check-up, evaluation, physical

Examples of usage

  • The doctor ordered a series of exams to determine the cause of the symptoms.
Context #3 | Noun

legal

The formal interrogation of a witness or party in a court case.

Synonyms

inquiry, interrogation, questioning

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer conducted a cross-examination during the trial.

Translations

Translations of the word "exams" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exames

🇮🇳 परीक्षाएँ

🇩🇪 Prüfungen

🇮🇩 ujian

🇺🇦 іспити

🇵🇱 egzaminy

🇯🇵 試験 (しけん)

🇫🇷 examens

🇪🇸 exámenes

🇹🇷 sınavlar

🇰🇷 시험

🇸🇦 امتحانات

🇨🇿 zkoušky

🇸🇰 skúšky

🇨🇳 考试 (kǎoshì)

🇸🇮 izpiti

🇮🇸 próf

🇰🇿 емтихан

🇬🇪 გამოცდები

🇦🇿 imtahanlar

🇲🇽 exámenes

Etymology

The word 'exams' is a short form of 'examinations', which originated in the mid 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'examinare' meaning 'to test or examine'. Over the years, the term has evolved to represent various types of evaluations, from academic assessments to medical tests and legal inquiries.

See also: exam, examiner.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,233, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.