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1  [test]
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–noun
1. the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
2. the trial of the quality of something: to put to the test.
3. a particular process or method for trying or assessing.
4. 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.
5. Psychology. a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.
6. Chemistry.
a. 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.
b. the reagent used.
c. an indication or evidence of the presence of a constituent, or of the nature of a substance, obtained by such means.
7. an oath or other confirmation of one's loyalty, religious beliefs, etc.
8. British. a cupel for refining or assaying metals.
–verb (used with object)
9. to subject to a test of any kind; try.
10. Chemistry. to subject to a chemical test.
11. Metallurgy. to assay or refine in a cupel.
–verb (used without object)
12. to undergo a test or trial; try out.
13. to perform on a test: People test better in a relaxed environment.
14. to conduct a test: to test for diabetes.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME: cupel < MF < L testū, testum earthen pot; akin to test 2

Related forms:
test⋅a⋅ble, adjective
test⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
test⋅ing⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. proof, assay. See trial. 9. assay, prove, examine.
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test

2  [test]
–noun
1. Zoology. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
2. Botany. testa.
Origin:
1535–45; < L testa tile, shell, covering; akin to test 1

Test.

 
Testament.

test.

 
1. testator.
2. testimony.
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test 1   (těst)   
n.  

  1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial: a test of one's eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete's endurance.

  2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.

  3. A basis for evaluation or judgment: "A test of democratic government is how Congress and the president work together" (Haynes Johnson).

  4. Chemistry

    1. A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained.

    2. A reagent used to cause or promote such a change.

    3. A positive result obtained.

  5. A cupel.

v.   test·ed, test·ing, tests

v.   tr.

  1. To subject to a test; try: tested the pen by scribbling on scrap paper; testing job applicants.

    1. To determine the presence or properties of (a substance).

    2. To assay (metal) in a cupel.

v.   intr.

  1. To undergo a test.

  2. To administer a test: test for acid content; test for the presence of an antibody.

  3. To achieve a score or rating on tests: tested high on the entrance exams.

  4. To exhibit a given characteristic when subjected to a test: test positive for the tubercle bacillus.


[Middle English, cupel, from Old French, pot, from Latin testū, testum.]
test'a·bil'i·ty n., test'a·ble adj.
test 2   (těst)   
n.  A hard external covering, as that of certain amoebas, dinoflagellates, and sea urchins.

[Latin testa, shell.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

test  (n.)
c.1386, "small vessel used in assaying precious metals," from O.Fr. test, from L. testum "earthen pot," related to testa "piece of burned clay, earthen pot, shell" (cf. L. testudo "tortoise") and textere "to weave" (cf. Lith. tistas "vessel made of willow twigs;" see texture). Sense of "trial or examination to determine the correctness of something" is recorded from 1594. The verb in this sense is from 1748. The connecting notion is "ascertaining the quality of a metal by melting it in a pot." Test-tube is from 1846; test-tube baby is recorded from 1935. Test Act was the name given to various laws in Eng. history meant to exclude Catholics and Nonconformists from office, especially that of 1673, repealed 1828. Test drive (v.) is first recorded 1954.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Financial Dictionary

Test

In technical analysis, it is when a stock price approaches a support or resistance level set by the market. If the stock stays within the support and resistance levels, the test is passed. However, if the stock price reaches new lows and/or new highs, the test has failed.

Investopedia Commentary

To test whether a stock price will break a support or resistance level, technical traders will typically use specific stock-charting programs designed to track price movements to identify when to buy or sell a position.

Related Links

Introduction To Technical Analysis
Support & Resistance Basics
Support and Resistance Zones - Part 1
Support and Resistance Zones - Part 2
Backtesting: Interpreting the Past

See also: Back Testing, Long, Position, Resistance, Short, Support, Technical Analysis

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Financial Dictionary

test

The attempt by a stock price or a stock market average to break through a support level or a resistance level. For example, a stock that has declined to $20 on several occasions without moving lower may be expected to test this support level once again. Failing to fall below $20 one more time would be considered a successful test of the support level and a bullish sign for the stock.

Wall Street Words: An A to Z Guide to Investment Terms by David L. Scott.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1test
Pronunciation: 'test
Function: noun
1 : a critical examination, observation, evaluation, or trial; specifically : the procedure of submitting a statement to such conditions or operations as will lead to its proof or disproof or to its acceptance or rejection test of a statisticalhypothesis>
2 : a means of testing: as a (1) : a procedure or reaction used to identify or characterize a substance or constituent test for starchusing iodine> (2) : a reagent used in such a test b : a diagnostic procedure for determining the nature of a condition or disease or for revealing a change in function—see BLOOD TEST, DICK TEST, PATCH TEST, TUBERCULIN TEST, WASSERMANN TEST c : something (as a series of questions or exercises) for measuring the skill, knowledge,intelligence, capacities, or aptitudes of an individual or group —see INTELLIGENCE TEST, PERSONALITYINVENTORY
3 : a result or value determined by testing

Main Entry: 2test
Function: transitive verb
: to subject to a test test intransitive senses
1 : to undergo a test
2 : to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis —used with for <test for the presence of starch>

Main Entry: 3test
Function: adjective
1 : of, relating to, or constituting a test test environment affected the scores>
2 : subjected to, used for, or revealed by testing test animals> <test substances>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

test (těst)
n.

  1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; an examination, or experiment.

  2. A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained.

  3. A reagent used to cause or promote such a change.

v. test·ed, test·ing, tests

  1. To subject to a test; try.

  2. To determine the presence or properties of a substance.

  3. To administer a test.

  4. To exhibit a given characteristic when subjected to a test.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Computing Dictionary

test testing
The process of exercising a product to identify differences between expected and actual behaviour. Typically testing is bottom-up: unit testing and integration testing by developers, system testing by testers, and user acceptance testing by users.
Test coverage attempts to assess how complete a test has been.
2. The second stage in a generate and test search algorithm.
[The Jargon File]
(2003-09-24)

The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing, © 1993-2007 Denis Howe
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Idioms & Phrases

test

see acid test; put to the test.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
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The American Heritage® Abbreviations Dictionary, Third Edition
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