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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.
EXPANDPsychology. a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.
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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.
COLLAPSEBritish. 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.
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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; Middle English: cupel < Middle French < Latin testū, testum earthen pot; akin to test2
1350–1400; Middle English: cupel < Middle French < Latin testū, testum earthen pot; akin to test2
Related forms
test·a·ble, adjective
test·a·bil·i·ty, noun
test·ing·ly, adverb
non·test·a·ble, adjective
non·test·ing, adjective
EXPANDself-test·ing, adjective
un·test·a·ble, adjective
un·test·ed, adjective
well-test·ed, adjective
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Word Origin & History
test
late 14c., "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 texere "to weave" (cf. Lith. tistas "vessel made of willow twigs;" see
EXPAND texture). Sense of "trial or examination to determine the correctness of something" is recorded from 1590s. 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 English history meant to exclude Catholics and Nonconformists from office, especially that of 1673, repealed 1828. Test drive (v.) is first recorded 1954.
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test (těst)
n.
A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; an examination, or experiment.
A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained.
A reagent used to cause or promote such a change.
To subject to a test; try.
To determine the presence or properties of a substance.
To administer a test.
To exhibit a given characteristic when subjected to a test.
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