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exam

An exam is a test administered to assess someone's level of understanding or knowledge, or a medical procedure designed to determine something about the state of your health. (noun)

  1. A test you take to gain admittance to a school is an example of an entrance exam.
  2. When your doctor gives you a physical and checks your overall health, this is an example of a medical exam.

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