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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWritten test
/ˈrɪt.ən tɛst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An examination in which candidates answer questions by writing responses on paper or a digital device.
"Applicants must pass a rigorous written test before proceeding to the interview stage." - 2
A formal assessment method utilizing text-based prompts, essays, or multiple-choice questions to evaluate knowledge.
"The driving license process requires both a written test and a practical road exam."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the Old English 'writan' (to score, outline, or write) with the Middle English 'test' (derived from the Latin 'testum', an earthen vessel used for assaying metals). Over centuries, 'written test' evolved into a standard compound noun denoting an examination conducted in writing rather than orally or through practical execution.
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examen écrit
Transliteration: /ɛɡ.za.mɛ̃ e.kʁi/
"Les candidats doivent réussir l'examen écrit pour être admis."
schriftlicher Test
Transliteration: /ˈʃʁɪft.lɪ.çɐ tɛst/
"Der schriftliche Test findet nächsten Montag statt."
prova scritta
Transliteration: /ˈprɔ.va ˈskrit.ta/
"La prova scritta è obbligatoria per tutti i partecipanti."
examen escrito
Transliteration: /eɡˈsa.men esˈkɾi.to/
"El examen escrito evaluará los conocimientos teóricos."
teste escrito
Transliteration: /ˈtɛʃ.tʃi esˈkɾi.tu/
"Os alunos completaram o teste escrito com sucesso."
लिखित परीक्षा
Transliteration: likhit pariksha
"ड्राइविंग लाइसेंस के लिए लिखित परीक्षा पास करना जरूरी है।"
笔试
Transliteration: bǐshì
"申请人必须先通过笔试。"
필기시험
Transliteration: pilgi siheom
"운전면허를 취득하려면 필기시험을 합격해야 합니다."
筆記試験
Transliteration: hikki shiken
"運転免許の取得には筆記試験が必要です。"
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