exam

Noun

doing an exam on a newborn.

(countable) An exam is a formal test, usually important and often at the end of a course.
Did you pass the English exam last week?

OK, class. Time is up. Please hand in your exam papers.
(countable) An exam is a check done by a doctor to see whether you are healthy or not.
I went to the doctor for an eye exam, but she said everything was fine.