entrance examination
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Definition
- Noun:
- A test to assess a candidate's readiness for a course of study: An "entrance examination" is a formal test that must be passed to gain admission to an educational institution or a specific program of study.
Usage
- The term is used to describe a required, often competitive, test for entry into schools, colleges, universities, or specialized courses.
- It is typically a compound noun, but can be hyphenated as "entrance-examination" in some contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- All applicants must pass the university's entrance examination.
- She spent months preparing for the medical school entrance examination.
Advanced Usage
- "to sit/take an entrance examination": This is the standard phrasing for undergoing the test.
- He will sit the entrance examination next Saturday.
Variants and Related Words
- Entrance exam (n): A common shortened form of "entrance examination."
- The entrance exam is notoriously difficult.
- Admissions test (n): A near-synonymous term.
- Qualifying examination (n): A test that determines eligibility, often used in similar contexts.
Synonyms
- Admissions examination: A formal test for entry.
- Entry test: A more general term for a test required for admission.
Related Phrases
- Entrance requirements: The criteria for admission, which may include an entrance examination.
- Meeting the entrance requirements, including the entrance examination, is essential.
Noun
- examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies