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English to Latin translations [PRO]
Other / with reference to taking an exam
English term or phrase: assessment assured
with reference to taking an exam, a qualification
Andreea Bostan
United Kingdom


Summary of answers provided
5firma probatio/certa probatioJoseph J. Brazauskas
3expensum praestatum
Luis Antonio de Larrauri


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expensum praestatum


Explanation:
expensum in the sense of critical comments, examination

Luis Antonio de Larrauri
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Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in category: 16
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firma probatio/certa probatio


Explanation:
'Firma probatio', Cf., Quintilian, 11.3.2; 'athletarum probatio', Cicero, de officiis, 1.40.144; 'post probationem habitam in studiis quae ad Scientiam Machinalem . . . pertinent' (loosely, 'after taking an examination in the studies which pertain to Mechanical Science' (from a University of Edinburgh degree).

'Probatio' = 'a trying, testing, examination, inspection'.

Joseph J. Brazauskas
United States
Local time: 15:36
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PRO pts in category: 27
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