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test

noun
  1. the act of validating something
    “The test of the machine passed.”
    run
  2. the act of undergoing testing
    “We survived the great test of battle and proved our mettle.”
    trial
  3. any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality in people or living beings
    “I took an IQ test to find out just how darn smart I am.”
    mental testmental testingpsychometric test
  4. a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
    “The test of the amoeba was found to be very sturdy.”
  5. trying something to find out about it
    “We decided to give sushi a test.”
    trialtryouttrial run
  6. a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge, often used in schools or licensing
    “I always hated doing math tests in school, but at least I learned long division.”
    examination
  7. a game of cricket which lasts 5 days
    “Watching every day of the test was truly a test of our patience and commitment.”
verb
  1. to undergo a validation of one's skills or abilities
    “I tested myself against the worksheet we were given.”
  2. to examine someone's knowledge of something
    “The teacher tests us every week.”
    quiz
  3. to determine the presence or properties of a substance
    “We tested the water sample for Mercury, and found none.”
  4. to achieve a certain score or rating on a test
    “I tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools.”
  5. to put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
    “We tested the sushi and found it to be amazingly delicious.”
    tryessayproveexaminetry out
  6. to examine for the presence of disease or infection
    “I was tested for HPV, but it came up negative.”
    screen
  7. to show a certain characteristic when tested
    “We tested positive.”