examination

Related to examination: Pelvic examination, examination papers

cram for an/the exam

To study for a test shortly before it is scheduled to take place. You might have gotten a higher grade if you didn't cram for the exam at the last minute.
See also: cram, exam
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cram for an examination

 and cram for a test
Fig. to study very hard for an exam. I have to go cram fora test now. If you would study during the school term, you would not have to cram.
See also: cram, examination
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • cram for an examination
  • cram for an/the exam
  • exam
  • cram
  • cram for (something)
  • cram for a/the test
  • bomb out on (something)
  • cram in
  • cram into
  • cram into (something)
References in classic literature
Anne was sitting at her open window, for the time forgetful of the woes of examinations and the cares of the world, as she drank in the beauty of the summer dusk, sweet-scented with flower breaths from the garden below and sibilant and rustling from the stir of poplars.
We stood at the entrance while Holmes made an examination of the carpet.
He has been idling all this term, and he must look forward with dread to the examination."
To-morrow is the examination. I must take some definite action to-night.
"So would you, if a flock of strangers came in on you when you were preparing for an examination next day, and every moment was of value.
In a few hours the examination would commence, and he was still in the dilemma between making the facts public and allowing the culprit to compete for the valuable scholarship.
You will see that I have said, `I have determined not to go in for the examination. I have been offered a commission in the Rhodesian Police, and I am going out to South Africa at once.'"
[I have now gone through the examination of those powers proposed to be conferred upon the federal government which relate more peculiarly to its energy, and to its efficiency for answering the great and primary objects of union.
I know that at the time I was confident, I had discovered the formula for squaring the circle; but I resolutely deferred the working of it out until after the examinations. Then I would show them.
Came the several days of the examinations, during which time I scarcely closed my eyes in sleep, devoting every moment to cramming and reviewing.
I didn't wait to learn the result of my examinations. I stowed a roll of blankets and some cold food into a borrowed whitehall boat and set sail.
"Those who pass the examinations, I suppose," replied Kochubey, crossing his legs and glancing round.
Magoha further warned candidates and teachers from engaging in activities that might amount to examination malpractice.
The Examination Department said that they have set up 497 coordinating centers for the exam.
The Senior Certificate examination caters for adult candidates who want to have a second chance at obtaining a matric certificate.