exam
/ɪɡˈzæm/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzæm/ (ame, ipa) · /ig-ˈzam/ (ame, mw)
exam — noun
- examsingular
- examsplural
1. a formal test of what a person knows or can do in a subject, usually taken at th
a formal test of what a person knows or can do in a subject, usually taken at the end of a course in school or college
The final exam for the biology course is next Friday at 9 AM.
collocation: final exam
Priya spent all weekend studying for her maths exam.
collocation: study for an exam
Ravi passed the driving exam on his first try.
The teacher handed back the exam papers with comments on each answer.
I have three exams this week and need to plan my time carefully.
- test
more general term; a test can be shorter or less formal than an exam
- examination
the full form of exam, used in official or academic writing
- quiz
a short informal test covering a small amount of material, often without a grade
文法句型
exam + in + [subject]
exam + on + [topic]
用法筆記
Also commonly called 'examination' in formal writing. 'Exam' is the more frequent form in everyday speech.
常見錯誤
2. a careful look at part of a person's body by a doctor or nurse to find out if it
a careful look at part of a person's body by a doctor or nurse to find out if it is healthy or to discover what is wrong
The doctor gave me a full eye exam to check my vision.
collocation: eye exam
Yusuf went to the clinic for a routine physical exam before starting his new job.
collocation: physical exam
The dentist took X-rays during the oral exam to check for cavities.
After the medical exam, the doctor said her heart and lungs were healthy.
- examination
formal term used in medical contexts, e.g. 'physical examination'
- check-up
a routine visit to a doctor to make sure you are generally healthy
文法句型
exam + of + [body part]
[adjective] + exam
用法筆記
Often combined with a body part or type: 'eye exam', 'physical exam', 'dental exam'. The full form 'examination' is common in formal medical writing.