A scheduled exam given at set times (often at the end of a term) in schools or courses; typically affects credits and grades.
来週は定期試験だから、今週は図書館で勉強するつもりだ。
I have a regular exam next week, so I'll study in the library this week.
大学の定期試験は教科書の範囲から出題されることが多い。
University regular exams often draw questions from the textbook material.
定期試験の成績で奨学金の対象が決まる場合もある。
In some cases, eligibility for scholarships is determined by regular exam grades.