What does the cryptic crossword clue "Place at examination brings praise (7)" mean?

The definition is "praise". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PL (abbreviation="Place") + AUDIT (synonym="examination") = PLAUDIT; definition: "praise" The answer is PLAUDIT.

Place at examination brings praise (7)

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