exame

[ɛɡˈzɑ̃mə]

nounmasculinepl: exames

exam, examination, test

1. A formal test of knowledge or ability in a subject

I have to study for my history exam tomorrow.

Tenho que estudar para o exame de história amanhã.

2. A medical or physical inspection or analysis

The doctor ordered blood tests and a physical examination.

O médico pediu exames de sangue e um exame físico.

3. A detailed inspection or scrutiny of something

Under close examination, the document appeared to be authentic.

Sob exame minucioso, o documento parecia ser autêntico.

NYC Slang

test, exam

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

exame

standard usage for both academic tests and medical examinations

São Paulo

exame

commonly used in educational and medical contexts

Portugal

exame

standard usage; 'teste' may be preferred for shorter evaluations

exame de consciência - examination of conscience, self-reflection

passar no exame - to pass an exam

reprovar no exame - to fail an exam

submeter a exame - to put to the test

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