Meaning of 'test'

noun

the act of validating something

Example: "The test of the machine passed."

Synonyms: run

noun

the act of undergoing testing

Example: "We survived the great test of battle and proved our mettle."

Synonyms: trial

noun

any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality in people or living beings

Example: "I took an IQ test to find out just how darn smart I am."

Synonyms: mental test mental testing psychometric test

noun

a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

Example: "The test of the amoeba was found to be very sturdy."

noun

trying something to find out about it

Example: "We decided to give sushi a test."

Synonyms: trial tryout trial run

noun

a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge, often used in schools or licensing

Example: "I always hated doing math tests in school, but at least I learned long division."

Synonyms: examination

verb

to undergo a validation of one's skills or abilities

Example: "I tested myself against the worksheet we were given."

verb

to examine someone's knowledge of something

Example: "The teacher tests us every week."

Synonyms: quiz

verb

to determine the presence or properties of a substance

Example: "We tested the water sample for Mercury, and found none."

verb

to achieve a certain score or rating on a test

Example: "I tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools."

verb

to put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

Example: "We tested the sushi and found it to be amazingly delicious."

Synonyms: try essay prove examine try out

verb

to examine for the presence of disease or infection

Example: "I was tested for HPV, but it came up negative."

Synonyms: screen

verb

to show a certain characteristic when tested

Example: "We tested positive."

noun

a game of cricket which lasts 5 days

Example: "Watching every day of the test was truly a test of our patience and commitment."