exam : Idioms & Phrases


bar exam

  • noun an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
    bar examination.
    • applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school
    • he passed the bar exam on his third try
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entrance exam

  • noun examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies
    entrance examination.
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exam paper

  • noun a written examination
    examination paper; question sheet; test paper.
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final exam

  • noun an examination administered at the end of an academic term
    final examination; final.
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medical exam

  • noun a thorough physical examination; includes a variety of tests depending on the age and sex and health of the person
    checkup; medical checkup; health check; medical examination; medical.
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midterm exam

  • noun an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
    midterm examination; midterm.
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oral exam

  • noun an examination conducted by spoken communication
    viva; oral examination; viva voce; oral.
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preliminary exam

  • noun an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
    preliminary examination; prelim.
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