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comprehensive examination noun[ C ] uk /kɒm.prɪˌhen.sɪv ɪɡ.zæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ us /kɑːm.prəˌhen.sɪv ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/(alsocomprehensive exam, abbreviationcomp) especially in the US and Canada, an examination testing a student's knowledge of their subject and of other related subjects that has to be passed at some universities before getting a degree, usually a postgraduate(= higher) degree: The book was pretty much required reading for comprehensive examinations for the PhD when I did mine, 15 years ago. PhD students sit comprehensive examinations in order to assess the breadth of their knowledge. I propose to examine this medical phenomenon in another paper to be submitted as part of the comprehensive examinations. Students should read the Graduate Calendar in order to understand and comply with the deadlines and procedures for thesis and comprehensive examinations. Through successful completion of the three-part course of study and comprehensive examinations, candidates will have achieved and demonstrated proficiency in the areas listed below. A rigorous comprehensive examination has been eliminated and the dissertation project has been split into three shorter papers. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Exams, tests & exercises achievement test Advanced Placement AP assessment can dophrase dictation exam fail mark scheme moderate pop quiz practical prelim probationary proctor psychometric quiz retake rubric viva |