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Examination taken by postgraduate students? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

test

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'examination' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'postgraduate students?' is the wordplay.
'TEST' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I am uncertain how the hidden word is indicated.

'taken by' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for test that I've seen before include "See if you can" , "Assay" , "Check" , "Ward off" , "type of examination" .)

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