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exam

exam

Meaning of exam

formal test

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British English/ɪgˈzæm/
American English/ən ɪɡˈzæm/
Russian transcription[ɪksˈzamʲen]
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exam usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Я записался на онлайн-экзамен на следующий вторник.

I booked a slot for my online exam next Tuesday.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Преподаватель прислал ссылку на экзамен и правила сдачи за час до начала.

The instructor sent the exam link and the submission rules an hour before it started.

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exam belongs to the topic "Online Learning". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

examэкзамен
childребёнок
studentстудент
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы

exam synonyms

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What's the difference between exam / test / examination / assessment

🇬🇧English
exam

General, neutral term for a formal test of knowledge or skills.

A1Very Often

I have an exam tomorrow.

У меня завтра экзамен.

🇬🇧English

General term; can mean a short quiz or a formal exam depending on context.

A1Very Often

We have a math test on Monday.

У нас контрольная по математике в понедельник.

🇬🇧English

More formal or official variant of 'exam', often used in formal contexts or documents.

A1Often

The examination will start at 9 a.m.

Экзамен начнётся в 9 утра.

🇬🇧English

Broader term meaning evaluation or judgment of ability; not always a formal exam.

A1Often

The course has an assessment every month.

В курсе ежемесячная оценка (assessment).

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How to pronounce exam and what this word means

exam translation: экзамен. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce exam

/ɪgˈzæm/

exam translation

экзамен

exam examples

I booked a slot for my online exam next Tuesday.

exam transcription

/ɪgˈzæm/, /ən ɪɡˈzæm/

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exam meaning: what does it mean?

formal test

exam pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

exam is pronounced as /ɪgˈzæm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

exam definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I booked a slot for my online exam next Tuesday. Translation: Я записался на онлайн-экзамен на следующий вторник.

Is exam part of Online Learning vocabulary?

Yes, exam (экзамен) can be learned in the Online Learning topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is exam part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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