exam

Formsexams, examing, examed

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   nouncolloquialabbreviationclipping

   Clipping of examination. Used as the short, everyday word for a test.

   I have a math exam tomorrow morning.

   Students took their final exams in the gym.

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   verbtransitive

   To look closely at something to check it or learn about it.

   The nurse will exam the cut to see how deep it is.

   Inspectors exam the old bridge for cracks every spring.

   Similarinspect, study, check, scrutinize, analyze

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