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exam

[/ɪɡˈzæm/]
nounpl: exams
exame
1. A test of knowledge or proficiency in a subject
She studied hard for her final exam.
Ela estudou muito para seu exame final.
2. A medical or physical inspection
The doctor performed a thorough exam.
O médico realizou um exame minucioso.
3. An official test or assessment
He passed the driving exam on his second attempt.
Ele passou no exame de direção na segunda tentativa.
NYC Slang
test
Synonyms
testassessmentquizexamination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prova
Commonly used for school tests and academic assessments
General Brazilian
exame
Used for medical examinations and formal assessments
Portugal
exame
Standard term for academic and medical examinations

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass an exam
fail an exam
take an exam
sit for an exam
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