noun

1. Archaic cupel (sense )
2. an examination, experiment, or trial, as to prove the value or ascertain the nature of something
3. 1. a method, process, or means used in making such an examination or trial
   2. a standard or criterion by which the qualities of a thing are tried
   3. an oath or declaration required as proof of one's orthodoxy, loyalty, etc.
4. an event, set of circumstances, etc. that proves or tries a person's qualities the delay was a test of our patience
5. a set of questions, problems, or exercises for determining a person's knowledge, abilities, aptitude, or qualifications; examination
6. Chem.
   1. a trial or reaction for identifying a substance or ingredient
   2. the reagent used in the procedure
   3. a positive indication obtained by it

Etymology: ME, a cupel < OFr, a pot, cupel < L testum, earthen vessel < testa, piece of burned clay, shell < IE base *tekth-, to weave, join > Sans tašta, cup, Gr tektōn, carpenter: mod. meaning from use of the cupel in examining metals

transitive verb

1. to refine (metal), as in a cupel
2. to subject to a test; try
3. Chem. to examine by means of a reagent or reagents

intransitive verb

1. to give or undergo a diagnostic test or a test of quality, function, etc.: usually with for[to test for blood sugar]
2. to be rated as the result of a test to test high in comprehension

noun

Etymology: L testa: see test