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a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
the exam will cover everything we have studied this term
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From performing emergency procedures in remote areas to helping with routine physical exams in crowded hospitals, these robots could ease bottlenecks and improve care access.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Sharon said the six-month gap between when Mosteller was charged in the criminal case and his preliminary exam is longer than what is typical because there also are pending civil charges in his case.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
He was found to have pushed through about 80 candidates who had failed the department’s psychological exam, officials said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
During spring finals this year, the major AI companies fought to win over students by offering free or discounted access to their premium products for help with exam prep and essay writing.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Sharon said the six-month gap between when Mosteller was charged in the criminal case and his preliminary exam is longer than what is typical because there also are pending civil charges in his case.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
He was found to have pushed through about 80 candidates who had failed the department’s psychological exam, officials said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
During spring finals this year, the major AI companies fought to win over students by offering free or discounted access to their premium products for help with exam prep and essay writing.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exam
Noun
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After performing a field test, his suspicions were confirmed.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Western blot: If the ELISA is positive or equivocal, this more specific test is used to help confirm the presence of Lyme antibodies.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The victims' bodies were taken to the state crime lab for examination to determine the manner and cause of death.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 July 2025
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Students are invited to prepare for the upcoming ACT examinations by taking a practice exam from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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