examen
Pronunciation: /ɛɡ.za.mɛ̃/
“examen” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:
noun
- examination, inspection, study, analysis
- exam, test
In French
- Observation attentive, réfléchie.
- Examen de conscience, introspection méditative effectuée dans un esprit religieux.
- Action de constater le degré d’instruction ou les aptitudes d’une personne par des épreuves écrites ou orales.
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin exāmen. Doublet of essaim.
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