Meaning of the word "placement test" in English

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placement test

US /ˈpleɪs.mənt ˌtest/
UK /ˈpleɪs.mənt ˌtest/

Noun

an exam given to determine the academic level of a student, especially for placing them in appropriate courses

Example:
Before enrolling, all new students must take a placement test.
Her score on the English placement test determined her class level.