Meaning of the word GCSE in English

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GCSE

US /ˌdʒiː.siː.esˈiː/
UK /ˌdʒiː.siː.esˈiː/
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Abbreviation

General Certificate of Secondary Education, a set of examinations taken in various subjects by students in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, usually at the age of 15 or 16.

Example:
She is studying for her GCSEs in Maths and English.
Passing GCSEs is a common requirement for further education.