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noun
An examination that usually qualifies a student to continue studies at a higher level.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: education
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: preliminary exam, prelim
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: examination, exam, test
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