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test
1[test]
noun
the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
Synonyms: ,the trial of the quality of something.
to put to the test.
a particular process or method for trying or assessing.
a set of questions, problems, or the like, used as a means of evaluating the abilities, aptitudes, skills, or performance of an individual or group; examination.
Psychology.Ìýa set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.
Chemistry.Ìý
the process of identifying or detecting the presence of a constituent of a substance, or of determining the nature of a substance, commonly by the addition of a reagent.
the reagent used.
an indication or evidence of the presence of a constituent, or of the nature of a substance, obtained by such means.
an oath or other confirmation of one's loyalty, religious beliefs, etc.
British.Ìýa cupel for refining or assaying metals.
verb (used with object)
to subject to a test of any kind; try.
Synonyms: , ,Chemistry.Ìýto subject to a chemical test.
Metallurgy.Ìýto assay or refine in a cupel.
verb (used without object)
to undergo a test or trial; try out.
to perform on a test.
People test better in a relaxed environment.
to conduct a test.
to test for diabetes.
test
2[test]
noun
Zoology.Ìýthe hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
Botany.Ìýtesta.
test.
3abbreviation
testator.
testimony.
Test.
4abbreviation
Testament.
test
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verb
to ascertain (the worth, capability, or endurance) of (a person or thing) by subjection to certain examinations; try
(often foll by for) to carry out an examination on (a substance, material, or system) by applying some chemical or physical procedure designed to indicate the presence of a substance or the possession of a property
to test food for arsenic
to test for magnetization
(intr) to achieve a specified result in a test
a quarter of the patients at the clinic tested positive for the AIDS virus
(tr) to put under severe strain
the long delay tested my patience
to make an exploratory or initial approach; sound out
noun
a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing
a series of questions or problems designed to test a specific skill or knowledge
an intelligence test
a standard of judgment; criterion
a chemical reaction or physical procedure for testing a substance, material, etc
a chemical reagent used in such a procedure
litmus is a test for acids
the result of the procedure or the evidence gained from it
the test for alcohol was positive
sport See test match
archaicÌýa declaration or confirmation of truth, loyalty, etc; oath
(modifier) performed as a test
test drive
test flight
test
2/ ³ÙÉ›²õ³Ù /
noun
the hard or tough outer covering of certain invertebrates and tunicates
a variant of testa
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- testable adjective
- testability noun
- testingly adverb
- nontestable adjective
- nontesting adjective
- self-testing adjective
- untestable adjective
- untested adjective
- well-tested adjective
- ˈ³Ù±ð²õ³Ù¾±²Ô²µ adjective
- ˈ³Ù±ð²õ³Ù²¹²ú±ô±ð adjective
- ËŒ³Ù±ð²õ³Ù²¹Ëˆ²ú¾±±ô¾±³Ù²â noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of test1
Origin of test2
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
To test the viability of a new Toothless, DreamWorks enlisted British visual effects and computer animation outfit Framestore to spend three months trying to create a “realistic†version of Toothless.
The 32-team is not only a test of how to run next summer’s World Cup.
"We're looking at how a memorial is created and maintained, choosing designers and learning what materials will stand the test of time," she explains.
He owned the two guns legally, had passed a psychological test to own a licence and had several sessions of weapons training earlier this year at a Graz shooting club.
A nonprofit controlled by Anne Wojcicki, former chief executive of 23andMe, has won the bidding process to buy the bankrupt genetic testing company.
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Related 51³Ô¹Ïs
- analysisÌý
- approvalÌý
- assessmentÌý
- attemptÌý
- checkÌý
- evaluationÌý
- experimentÌý
- finalÌý
- inquiryÌý
- inspectionÌý
- investigationÌý
- searchÌý
- standardÌý
- trialÌý
When To Use
A test is a series of questions or problems that is used to determine a person’s ability or understanding of something. More generally, test refers to a trial, experiment, or examination that is designed to determine the qualities or characteristics of someone or something. As a verb, test means to assess someone’s knowledge or abilities, to put someone or something through a trial, or to try something out. The word test has several other senses as a noun and a verb.A test is a collection of questions, tasks, or problems that are designed to see if a person understands a subject or to measure their ability to do something.Real-life examples: Most schooling involves taking tests in many subjects, such as math and history. Lawyers must do well on a particularly difficult test, known as the bar examination, to be able to practice law.Used in a sentence: I studied all night for my chemistry test. Test can also be used in this context as a verb meaning to administer such a test.Real-life examples: Teachers test their students’ knowledge by giving them quizzes and tests.Used in a sentence: Yes, you will be tested on this.As a noun, test also refers to an experiment or trial that is designed to discover information about something.Real-life examples: Scientists and researchers create many tests (often called experiments) to learn new information or to see if a hypothesis is correct. A test of a chemical might involve how it reacts with other chemicals. Companies and businesses use safety tests to see if their products are safe for customers. A pregnancy test analyzes body fluids for hormones to determine whether someone is pregnant.Used in a sentence: The scientists used several different tests to determine how much pollution was in the drinking water. Related to this sense, test can mean to put something through a trial or test or to try it.Real-life examples: People often test products before purchasing them. When buying a car, you can test how it drives by taking it on a test drive. Testing a person often involves making them endure some kind of trial.Used in a sentence: The boss is just testing you because you’re new—he wants to see if you can handle the pressure.
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