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 test test /ˈtɛst/

noun

  1. () 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
  2. () 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
  3. () 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
  4. () 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
  5. () 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
  6. 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

  1. () 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
  2. () 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
  3. () 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
  4. Undergo a test  ( test )
    undergo a test
     She doesn't test well
    She doesn't test well
  5. Determine the presence or properties of (a substance)  ( test )
    determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
  6. 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
  7. Show a certain characteristic when tested  ( test )
    show a certain characteristic when tested
     He tested positive for HIV
    He tested positive for HIV