Definition

1. 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

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