Translation
the exam, examination; test
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Word origin
From the verb prüfen ('to test, examine'), itself from Latin probare ('to test, approve'), with the German noun suffix -ung added to form the result noun.
- Origin
- Latin, via German
- Root
- probare
- English cognates
- prove, probe
Grammar
Examples
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I have an important exam tomorrow.
Bravour .
She passed the exam with flying colours.
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We've been preparing for the exam for weeks.
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