ARE meaning in Academic & Science ?

The Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is the professional licensure examination adopted by the 50 states of the United States, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). The exam is also accepted by 11 provincial and territorial architectural associations for architectural registration in Canada. The ARE assesses candidates on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for providing services in the practice of architecture.

The ARE is developed and maintained by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). NCARB currently offers ARE 5.0, which features six divisions that align to the experience areas of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). Both versions are administered in Prometric test centers across the United States and Canada, as well as many international locations.