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test vs exam

Both 'test' and 'exam' are correct terms in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Test' is more commonly used in educational settings to assess knowledge or understanding on a smaller scale, while 'exam' is often used to refer to a formal assessment that covers a larger portion of a subject. The choice between 'test' and 'exam' depends on the scale and formality of the assessment.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 863 views

test

The term 'test' is commonly used in educational settings to assess knowledge or understanding on a smaller scale.

Use 'test' when referring to a smaller assessment of knowledge or understanding, such as quizzes or mid-term exams.

Examples:

I have a math test tomorrow.
She aced the spelling test.
The students are preparing for their history test.

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All products need pass temperature test, vibration test and aging test etc.
This test is an accurate test that will determine your aptitude.
The basic test is an endurance test using an alternating test force followed by a static test (lifting test) on the same test sample.
The results are documented in test reports and test certificates are assigned.
The logrank test can also be viewed as a time-stratified Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel test.
A test drive will tell you more than any pencil-and-paper test.
Her colonoscopy, SeHCAT test, fecal elastase and lactose breath test were also normal.
100% eddy current test and ultrosonic test to eliminate longitudinal and transversal defects.
The Pylobactell breath test procedure includes the administering of a suitable test meal.
This test is known as the 5HTP induced syndrome test.
2.3 High strength The tank can withstand the vacuum test and positive pressure test.
Specifications for test equipment follow the test conditions.
No further testing is required when the preliminary test clearly indicates that the test substance has oxidising properties.
Emission test sequence for discrete steady-state test cycles
The whole vehicle durability test represents an ageing test of 160000 km.
The test chemical may adversely affect pH within the test system.
The test vessels are subsequently incubated under test conditions.
Final mass concentration of test chemical in test bottles
Refer also to the test procedure flow charts in test method B. ter of Annex V.
An exceptional test shall be performed regardless of the last periodic test when necessary according to 6.7.3.15.7.

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mid-term exam
assessment
evaluation
assignment

exam

The term 'exam' is commonly used to refer to a formal assessment that covers a larger portion of a subject.

Use 'exam' when referring to a formal assessment that covers a larger portion of a subject, such as final exams or standardized tests.

Examples:

She is studying hard for her final exams.
The students will take a history exam next week.
He passed the entrance exam with flying colors.

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The final exam fish head incident.
Peter, the exam's tomorrow.
Fill the next step is the pastry exam.
The exam will include 4-5 open questions.
You failed your teachers' exam.
Hopefully passed the bar exam, practicing law.
But this is an oral exam.
Ms Long has your personalised exam timetables.
So she aced her neurological exam.
Swati's practical exam is more important.
Like screwing with your exam results.
Got an algebra exam next week.
Inspiratory crackles may be heard on exam.
Nurse, this woman needs a neuro exam.
Curtis has a maths exam this afternoon.
Congratulations on surviving your first exam.
Written final exam (open questions).
Oral exam with lab practice exercise test.
Complete course for Cambridge exam preparation: 12 weeks.
Two options are available to complete your pre-CIA exam requirements.

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final exam
assessment
evaluation
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