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SAT

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsæt// UK //sˈæt// sat

n. Stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test. A standard test that many students in the United States take to get into college. It measures how ready you are for university-level reading, writing, and math.

n. Abbreviation for Scholastic Aptitude Test. A standardised examination widely used for college admissions in the United States. It assesses a candidate's readiness for higher education through sections on evidence-based reading, writing, and mathematics.


SIMPLE

She studies every night to get a high score on the SAT.

CONTEXTUAL

Many high school juniors spend months preparing for the SAT to improve their chances of entering a top-tier university.

COMPLEX

While some institutions have moved toward test-optional admissions, the SAT remains a significant metric for evaluating the academic aptitude of a diverse pool of applicants from different educational backgrounds.

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Usually used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the exam in general.

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