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Test

noun

1.

Trying something to find out about it. Synonyms: trial, trial run, tryout. "A trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"

2.

Any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc. Synonyms: mental test, mental testing, psychometric test.

3.

A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge. Synonyms: exam, examination.

4.

The act of undergoing testing. Synonym: trial. "Candidates must compete in a trial of skill"

5.

The act of testing something. Synonyms: run, trial. "He called each flip of the coin a new trial"

6.

A hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins.

verb

(past & past part. tested; pres. part. testing)

1.

Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. Synonyms: essay, examine, prove, try, try out. "Test this recipe"

2.

Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection. Synonym: screen.

3.

Examine someone's knowledge of something. Synonym: quiz. "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"

4.

Show a certain characteristic when tested.

5.

Achieve a certain score or rating on a test.

6.

Determine the presence or properties of (a substance).

7.

Undergo a test.

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"Test" Quotes from Famous Books

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