failed examination

[/feɪld ɪɡˈzæmɪneɪʃən/]
nounpl: failed examinations
exame reprovado
1. An academic test or assessment that a student did not pass, scoring below the minimum required grade
After studying poorly, he received a failed examination in mathematics.
Após estudar pouco, ele recebeu um exame reprovado em matemática.
2. The result or outcome of not meeting the passing standards on a formal test or evaluation
Her failed examination forced her to retake the course next semester.
Seu exame reprovado a obrigou a repetir o curso no próximo semestre.
In both Brazilian and American educational contexts, a failed examination is a significant academic setback. In Brazil, students often must retake the examination or the entire course (dependendo da instituição). In the USA, failing grades typically impact GPA and can affect academic standing and scholarships. The term carries considerable weight in academic discourse and is commonly discussed among students and parents regarding academic performance.
NYC Slang
flunked exam / bombed the test
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failed testflunked examunsuccessful examinationexam failure
Antonyms / Antônimos
passed examinationsuccessful examinationpassed testexam success

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
exame reprovado
standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
prova reprovada / exame reprovado
both terms are used interchangeably
São Paulo
exame reprovado / prova que não passou
formal and informal variations are both acceptable
Portugal
exame não aprovado / prova negativa
less commonly used; Portuguese prefer 'reprovado' or 'negativo'

Related Words

examinationtestassessmentgradefailureretakereprovação

Related Idioms & Phrases

to fail an examination
to flunk out
to not cut it on the exam
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