Midterms and finals (5)
I believe the answer is:
tests
'midterms and finals' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tests that I've seen before include "International cricket matches" , "Trials for cricketers" , "Tries out" , "Puts to proof at cricket matches" , "Critically examines" .)