test
test /ˈtɛst/
noun
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(
)
Trying something to find out about it
(
trial run
, tryout
, trial
, test
)
trying something to find out about it
A sample for ten days free trial
a sample for ten days free trial
A trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain
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()
Any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity, memory, intelligence, aptitude or personality etc
(
mental test
, mental testing
, psychometric test
, test
)
any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity, memory, intelligence, aptitude or personality etc
The test was standardized on a large sample of students
the test was standardized on a large sample of students
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()
The act of testing something
(
test
, run
, trial
)
the act of testing something
In the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately
He called each flip of the coin a new trial
he called each flip of the coin a new trial
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()
The act of undergoing testing
(
test
, trial
)
the act of undergoing testing
He survived the great test of battle
he survived the great test of battle
Candidates must compete in a trial of skill
candidates must compete in a trial of skill
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()
A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
(
exam
, examination
, test
)
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
When the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions
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A hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
(
test
)
a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
The creature's test was strong and protective against potential predators.
The creature's test was strong and protective against potential predators.
verb
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()
Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
(
essay
, prove
, examine
, test
, try
, try out
)
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
This approach has been tried with good results
This approach has been tried with good results
Test this recipe
Test this recipe
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()
Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
(
screen
, test
)
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Screen the blood for the HIV virus
screen the blood for the HIV virus
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()
Examine someone's knowledge of something
(
quiz
, test
)
examine someone's knowledge of something
The teacher tests us every week
The teacher tests us every week
We got quizzed on French irregular verbs
We got quizzed on French irregular verbs
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Undergo a test
(
test
)
undergo a test
She doesn't test well
She doesn't test well
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Determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
(
test
)
determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
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Achieve a certain score or rating on a test
(
test
)
achieve a certain score or rating on a test
She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools
She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools
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Show a certain characteristic when tested
(
test
)
show a certain characteristic when tested
He tested positive for HIV
He tested positive for HIV
