Examen (en. Exam)

/eks-a-men/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Assessment of knowledge or ability.

The final exam will be next Monday.

El examen final será el próximo lunes.

Analysis of a situation or phenomenon.

The examination of the economic situation is concerning.

El examen de la situación económica es preocupante.

Detailed review of something.

A thorough examination of the documents is needed.

Se necesita un examen minucioso de los documentos.

From Latin 'examinare', which means 'to weigh' or 'to evaluate'.

examination of conscience

Reflection on one's own actions.

examen de conciencia

medical examination

Evaluation conducted by a health professional.

examen médico

admission exam

Test to enter an educational institution.

examen de admisión

evaluation

Process of evaluating or measuring something.

evaluación

test

Test or exam to check skills.

prueba

grading

Result obtained in an exam.

calificación

To take a surprise exam.

The teacher gave us a surprise exam today.

El profe nos dio un examen sorpresa hoy.

To pass an exam without studying.

He did it by luck and passed the exam.

Lo hizo a la suerte y pasó el examen.