Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sit-an-exam

Phrase
/sɪt ən ɪɡˈzæm/
Definition
To take an examination or test.
Examples
  • Students usually sit an exam at the end of the term.
  • She was nervous as she prepared to sit an exam that would determine her future.
  • It’s important to stay calm when you sit an exam.
Meaning
The act of participating in an official assessment to evaluate knowledge or skills in a particular subject or field.
Synonyms
  • take a test
  • undergo an assessment
  • be examined