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| test [ test ] |
noun (plural tests) |
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1. examination: a series of questions, problems, or practical tasks to gauge somebody's knowledge, ability, or experience
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2. basis for evaluation: a basis for evaluating or judging something or somebody
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3. trial run-through of process: a trial run-through of a process or on equipment to find out if it works
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4. difficult situation: an often difficult situation or event that will provide information about somebody or something
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5. examination of part of body: an examination of part of the body or of a body fluid or specimen in order to find something out, e.g. whether it is functioning properly or is infected
  a pregnancy test
an eye test
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6. procedure to detect presence of something: a procedure to ascertain the presence of or the properties of a substance
a test for nitrates in drinking water
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7. chemistry reactive substance: a substance or a reagent that reacts in a specific way to show the presence of a substance
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8. result of procedure: a result of a procedure to ascertain the presence of a substance
Your test hasn't come back yet.
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9. U.K. cricket rugby
Same as test match
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verb (past and past participle test·ed, present participle test·ing, 3rd person present singular tests) |
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1. transitive verb try something out: to try something out, e.g. by touching, operating, or experiencing it, in order to find out what it is like, how well it works, or what it feels like
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2. transitive verb evaluate something: to use something on a trial basis in order to evaluate it
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3. transitive verb ask somebody questions: to ask somebody questions or make somebody do a practical activity in order to gauge knowledge, skill, or experience
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4. transitive verb carry out medical test: to carry out a test on part of the body or on a bodily specimen
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5. transitive and intransitive verb examine something to detect presence: to examine something in order to ascertain the presence of or the properties of a substance
tested the water for bacteria
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6. intransitive verb achieve particular test result: to achieve a particular result on a test
She tested positive for rubella immunity.
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7. intransitive verb U.S. education achieve academic rating: to achieve a rating in academic examination
tested poorly in math skills
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8. transitive verb make demands on somebody: to make considerable demands on somebody, particularly somebody's skills or abilities
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| [14th century. Via Old French, "pot" < Latin testum "earthenware pot"] |
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