test
1the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
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. a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.
Chemistry.
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. a cupel for refining or assaying metals.
to subject to a test of any kind; try.
Chemistry. to subject to a chemical test.
Metallurgy. to assay or refine in a cupel.
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.
Origin of test
1synonym study For test
Other words for test
Other words from test
- test·a·ble, adjective
- test·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- test·ing·ly, adverb
- non·test·a·ble, adjective
- non·test·ing, adjective
- self-testing, adjective
- un·test·a·ble, adjective
- un·test·ed, adjective
- well-tested, adjective
Other definitions for test (2 of 4)
Zoology. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
Botany. testa.
Origin of test
2Other definitions for test. (3 of 4)
testator.
testimony.
Other definitions for Test. (4 of 4)
Testament.
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How to use test in a sentence
That’s where another metric — test per case — becomes useful.
Until we fix our public school customer service problem, parents will continue to fire our schools, no matter how well we teach, build new facilities, structure magnet programs or tout our test scores.
Our Public Schools Have a Customer Service Problem | Thomas Courtney | September 10, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoEverybody who comes into the facility every day takes the test.
Why Can’t Schools Get What the N.F.L. Has? (Ep. 431) | Stephen J. Dubner | September 10, 2020 | FreakonomicsIn one 2010 study, Roediger and two other colleagues compared test results of students who reread material to two other groups.
Top 10 tips on how to study smarter, not longer | Kathiann Kowalski | September 9, 2020 | Science News For StudentsAnother test was records of a soccer game played with robots, called RoboCup, in which NDTT had to predict the next event in the game—a pass to a certain player, a kick at the goal, or an attempt to steal.
The at-home genetics testing company 23andme, established in 2006, helps people learn more about their “DNA relatives.”
But it is a worrying claim nonetheless, one of many testing the boundaries of this new area of law.
Catholic Church: Religious Freedom Trumps Civil Rights | Jay Michaelson | November 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTesting methods can now detect HIV within ten days of infection.
The Outrageous Celibacy Requirement for Gay Blood Donors | Jay Michaelson | November 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLater testing determined that she was negative for HIV, the woman told the court.
Commando Colonel Accused of Exposing his Lover to HIV | Jacob Siegel | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn other words, companies will still be allowed to enact their drug-testing policies.
Can Congress Get Stoned Now That D.C. Has Legalized Marijuana? | Abby Haglage | November 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe position tried him sorely, testing his new strength from such amazing and unexpected angles.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodWithin a few more months he determined on constructing an engine for the purpose of more accurately testing those views.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThe idea delighted her, and she closed her fingers in a tight grip as if testing their possibilities.
Those Dale Girls | Frank Weston CarruthThey seldom have an opportunity of testing it; Professor Towne has a pure heart and he has brains.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline | Jennie M. DrinkwaterThyrsis in these days was like a wild animal in a cage; pacing back and forth and testing every corner of his prison.
Love's Pilgrimage | Upton Sinclair
British Dictionary definitions for test (1 of 2)
/ (tɛst) /
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
test the water to make an exploratory or initial approach; sound out
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
archaic a declaration or confirmation of truth, loyalty, etc; oath
(modifier) performed as a test: test drive; test flight
Origin of test
1Derived forms of test
- testable, adjective
- testability, noun
- testing, adjective
British Dictionary definitions for test (2 of 2)
/ (tɛst) /
the hard or tough outer covering of certain invertebrates and tunicates
a variant of testa
Origin of test
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with test
see acid test; put to the test.
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