競きょう争そう試し験けん

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Meanings

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noun

competitive examination; screening examination

An exam where candidates compete for limited positions, such as entrance exams or civil service exams.

emulate, compete with, bid

争contend, dispute, argue

試test, try, attempt

験verification, effect, testing

入にゅう学がく試し験けん
入学試験 is specifically an entrance exam, while 競争試験 emphasizes the competitive nature of any exam with limited spots.
選せん抜ばつ試し験けん
選抜試験 is a selection exam, often used interchangeably, but 競争試験 highlights the rivalry among candidates.

Compound of 競争 (competition) and 試験 (examination).