1. A final examination taken by secondary school students, especially in South Africa and some Commonwealth countries; short for matriculation examination.
Usage: chiefly South African and Commonwealth English; often used in the phrase 'write matric' or 'pass matric'

1. Relating to or denoting the final year of secondary school or the examination taken at that level.
Usage: chiefly South African and Commonwealth English

Examples

• She studied hard for her matric exams.
• He passed matric with distinction in mathematics and science.
• Matric results were released last week.
• The matric class organized a farewell party.
• Many students feel anxious about matric.
• After matric, she decided to study engineering at university.