exame

Exame is a Portuguese noun meaning examination or test. It denotes a formal evaluation used in education, professional certification, or medical practice, as well as the act of inspecting or examining something. The term comes from Latin examen, meaning a weighing or test, from examināre, to examine or appraise.

In educational contexts, um exame assesses knowledge or skills, often as a final or high-stakes assessment. In professional settings, exams determine qualification or licensure, such as entrance exams or certification exams. In medicine, exame can refer to diagnostic procedures, including exame clínico (clinical examination) or exame de sangue (blood test).

Exame is also the name of a Brazilian weekly news magazine focused on business and the economy. The publication covers finance, industry, politics, and corporate strategy, and maintains an online portal with news, analyses, and rankings. It is a prominent presence in Brazil’s media landscape and is consulted for economic and corporate insights.

In everyday use, the word appears in many Portuguese-speaking countries and forms part of common expressions such as exame de consciência (conscience examination) or exame clínico (clinical examination). The term is versatile across contexts, ranging from formal testing to routine assessments and inspections.