Test — synonyms, definition

1. test (Noun)

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test (Noun) — A trial of something to see if or how it works.

test (Noun) — Any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity, memory, intelligence, aptitude or personality etc. ex. "the test was standardized on a large sample of students" ex. "the mental test was standardized on a large sample of students" ex. "the psychometric test was standardized on a large sample of students"

test (Noun) — A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge. ex. "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"

test (Noun) — The act of undergoing testing. ex. "he survived the great test of battle"

test (Noun) — The act of testing something. ex. "in the experimental tests the amount of carbon was measured separately"

test (Noun) — A hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins.

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2. test (Verb)

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test (Verb) — Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. ex. "Test this recipe"

test (Verb) — Check for the presence of disease or infection. ex. "test the blood for the HIV virus"

test (Verb) — Examine someone's knowledge of something. ex. "The teacher tests us every week"

test (Verb) — Show a certain characteristic when tested. ex. "He tested positive for HIV"

test (Verb) — Achieve a certain score or rating on a test. ex. "She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"

test (Verb) — Determine the presence or properties of (a substance).

test (Verb) — Undergo a test. ex. "She doesn't test well"

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