test 1 (t st)n.1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial: a test of one's eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete's endurance. 2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability. 3. A basis for evaluation or judgment: "A test of democratic government is how Congress and the president work together" Haynes Johnson. 4. Chemistry a. A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained. b. A reagent used to cause or promote such a change. c. A positive result obtained. 5. A cupel. v. test·ed, test·ing, tests v.tr.1. To subject to a test; try: tested the pen by scribbling on scrap paper; testing job applicants. 2. a. To determine the presence or properties of (a substance). b. To assay (metal) in a cupel. v.intr.1. To undergo a test. 2. To administer a test: test for acid content; test for the presence of an antibody. 3. To achieve a score or rating on tests: tested high on the entrance exams. 4. To exhibit a given characteristic when subjected to a test: test positive for the tubercle bacillus.
[Middle English, cupel, from Old French, pot, from Latin test , testum.]
test a·bil i·ty n. testa·ble adj. |
test 1 Verb 1. to try (something) out to ascertain its worth, safety, or endurance: the company has never tested its products on animals 2. to carry out an examination on (a substance, material, or system) in order to discover whether a particular substance, component, or feature is present: baby foods are regularly tested for pesticides 3. to put under severe strain: the long delay tested my patience 4. to achieve a result in a test which indicates the presence or absence of something: he tested positive for cocaine Noun 1. a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing 2. a series of questions or problems designed to test a specific skill or knowledge: a spelling test 3. a chemical reaction or physical procedure for testing the composition or other qualities of a substance 5. put to the test to use (something) in order to gauge its usefulness or effectiveness [Latin testum earthen vessel] testable adj
testing adj
test 2 Noun the hard outer covering of certain invertebrates [Latin testa shell]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. |  test - trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"experimentation, experiment - the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" field test, field trial - a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used alpha test - (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer beta test - (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization road test - a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy | | 2. |  test - any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; "the test was standardized on a large sample of students"mental measurement - a generic term used to cover any application of measurement techniques to the quantification of mental functions intelligence test, IQ test - a psychometric test of intelligence; "they used to think that intelligence is what an intelligence test tests" sub-test - one of a battery of related tests | | 3. |  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"communicating, communication - the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow" bar exam, bar examination - an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction; "applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school"; "he passed the bar exam on his third try" litmus test - a test that relies on a single indicator; "her litmus test for good breeding is whether you split infinitives" quiz - an examination consisting of a few short questions tripos - final honors degree examinations at Cambridge University | | 4. |  test - the act of undergoing testing; "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"attempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" | | 5. |  test - the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"attempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" assay - a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. clinical test, clinical trial - a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use double blind - a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results field trial - a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving Snellen test - a test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart | | 6. | test - a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins | | Verb | 1. |  test - put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"pass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people" verify, control - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard; "Are you controlling for the temperature?" float - circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with; "The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform" field-test - test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used; "The Army field tested the new tanks" | | 2. | test - test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"check - make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class" | | 3. | test - examine someone's knowledge of something; "The teacher tests us every week"; "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"test - undergo a test; "She doesn't test well" | | 4. | test - show a certain characteristic when tested; "He tested positive for HIV"be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer" | | 5. | 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"test - undergo a test; "She doesn't test well" score - get a certain number or letter indicating quality or performance; "She scored high on the SAT"; "He scored a 200" | | 6. | test - determine the presence or properties of (a substance)ascertain, find out, learn, watch, determine, see, check - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time" | | 7. | test - undergo a test; "She doesn't test well"submit, take - accept or undergo, often unwillingly; "We took a pay cut" quiz, test - examine someone's knowledge of something; "The teacher tests us every week"; "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs" 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" |
test verb 1. check, try, investigate, assess, research, prove, analyse, experiment with, try out, verify, assay, put something to the proof, put something to the test verb 2. examine, put someone to the test, put someone through their paces noun 3. trial, research, check, investigation, attempt, analysis, assessment, proof, examination, evaluation, acid test  Translations
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test [tɛst] n (= trial, check) → prueba, ensayo: [of goods in factory] → control m [of courage etc], (CHEM, MED) → prueba; [of blood, urine] → análisis m inv (= exam); examen m; test m (also: driving test) → examen m de conducir
test [tɛst] n (= trial, check) → essai m: [of goods in factory]; contrôle m [of courage etc]; épreuve f;
test [tɛst] n → Test m [of courage etc] → Probe f;
test [tɛst] n (= trial, check) → prova: [of goods in factory] → controllo, collaudo;
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