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testable

Variant of test

noun

  1. Archaic cupel (sense )
  2. an examination, experiment, or trial, as to prove the value or ascertain the nature of something
    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.
  3. an event, set of circumstances, etc. that proves or tries a person's qualities: the delay was a test of our patience
  4. a set of questions, problems, or exercises for determining a person's knowledge, abilities, aptitude, or qualifications; examination
  5. 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

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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio. Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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