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test

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 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.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Main Entry: tested
Function: adjective
: subjected to test; especially : pronounced free of disease as a result of testing testedcattle>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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