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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
provatesteavaliaçãoinspeçãoanálise

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

Related Idioms & Phrases

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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