exam
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ɪɡˈzæm// UK //ɛɡzˈæm// ex·am
n. a formal test that checks how much you know about a subject. You usually take one at the end of a school course.
n. a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject or skill. Often used as a clipped form of 'examination' in educational contexts.
I have a math exam tomorrow morning.
Students must present their identification cards before entering the hall to sit for the final exam.
While the midterm exam focuses on specific units, the final assessment requires a comprehensive understanding of the entire semester's curriculum.
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'take', 'sit', or 'pass'.
Pitfall
I made an exam yesterdayI took an exam yesterdayLearners often use 'make' or 'do' instead of the standard collocations 'take' or 'sit'.