college entrance exam — A standardized test required for admission to a college or university
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A standardized test required for admission to a college or university
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ ˈentrəns ɪɡˈzæm/
Example Sentences
- The college entrance exam was so difficult that even the smartest student said it felt like wrestling with a math monster.
- Many students pull all-nighters before the college entrance exam, surviving on coffee and determination.
- His mother prepared a feast after he finished the college entrance exam, as if celebrating the end of a war.
college entrance exam
NOUN[/ˈkɑːlɪdʒ ˈentrəns ɪɡˈzæm/]
A standardized test required for admission to a college or university
On the morning of the college entrance exam, she sharpens her pencils with trembling hands.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
College derives from Latin 'collegium' (association of colleagues), entrance from French 'entrer' (to enter), and exam from Latin 'examen' (test or examination). Together, the phrase describes a test required for admission to an institution where students gather collectively.
Breakdown
college (Latin collegium: com- (together) + legere (to choose/gather)) + entrance (French entrer: from Latin intrare, in- (in) + trare (to go)) + exam (Latin examen: ex- (out) + agere (to drive/test))
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📝Examples
“The college entrance exam was so difficult that even the smartest student said it felt like wrestling with a math monster.”
“Many students pull all-nighters before the college entrance exam, surviving on coffee and determination.”
“His mother prepared a feast after he finished the college entrance exam, as if celebrating the end of a war.”
“The college entrance exam results will determine which university she can attend.”
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