Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

challenge exam

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.17 in modern English

Syllables: chal-lenge ex-am
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An examination that assesses a person's existing knowledge rather than coming at the end of a taught course.

Example Sentences

"In other words, if you think that your learning in human anatomy is equivalent to what is being taught in a course in human anatomy, some schools will invite you to take a challenge exam in that subject."
"Take “challenge exams”, such as a college-level equivalency exam: You can convert knowledge learned outside the classroom into credits toward a college program. This can save you time and money."

Inflected Forms

challenge exams (plural)

Questions

What does challenge exam mean?: An examination that assesses a person's existing knowledge rather than coming at the end of a taught course.

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