Definition

Noun: - A test that must be passed to gain admission to a school, university, or other institution: An "entrance exam" is a formal assessment designed to evaluate whether a candidate has the necessary knowledge, skills, or preparation to begin a specific course of study or program.

Usage

The term "entrance exam" is used to refer to the specific, often competitive, test required for entry into an educational institution. It is typically a formal, standardized evaluation. - All applicants must pass the entrance exam to be considered for the medical program. - She spent months preparing for the university's challenging entrance exam.

Advanced Usage

• "to sit/take an entrance exam": This is the standard phrase for undergoing the examination.
  • Over a thousand students will sit the entrance exam this Saturday.
• "entrance exam results/scores": Refers to the outcome of the test.
  • His entrance exam scores were high enough to secure a place.

Variants and Related Words

• Entrance test: A less formal synonym for "entrance exam."
• Admissions test/exam: A broader term that can include entrance exams as well as other evaluations used in the admissions process.
• Qualifying exam: An exam that must be passed to qualify for something, which can be similar in function to an entrance exam in some contexts.

Synonyms

• Admissions examination
• Entry test
• Matriculation exam (specifically for university entrance in some systems)

Related Phrases

• Entrance requirements: The full set of criteria for admission, which may include an entrance exam, previous grades, and interviews.
  • Meeting the entrance requirements is the first step.
• Entrance fee: A separate charge for processing an application or taking the exam.
  • The entrance fee for the exam is non-refundable.

Noun

1. examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies