Test Definition
tĕst
tested, testing, tests
noun
tests
Webster's New World
An examination, experiment, or trial, as to prove the value or ascertain the nature of something.
Webster's New World
A method, process, or means used in making such an examination or trial.
Webster's New World
A basis for evaluation or judgment.
American Heritage
A standard or criterion by which the qualities of a thing are tried.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- catechization
- catechism
- quiz
- examination
- exam
- tryout
- trial-run
- trial
- psychometric test
- mental testing
- mental-test
- run
- ordeal
- norm
- sounding-board
verb
tested, testing, tests
To subject to a test; try.
Webster's New World
To refine (metal), as in a cupel.
Webster's New World
To determine the presence or properties of (a substance).
American Heritage
To give or undergo a diagnostic test or a test of quality, function, etc.
Webster's New World
To examine by means of a reagent or reagents.
Webster's New World
abbreviation
Testator.
American Heritage
Testament.
Webster's New World
Testatrix.
American Heritage
Treadmill Exercise Stress Test.
Wiktionary
Origin of Test
Middle English cupel from Old French pot from Latin testū, testum
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Latin testa shell
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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