- the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
- the trial of the quality of something: to put to the test.
- a particular process or method for trying or assessing.
- a set of questions, problems, or the like, used as a means of evaluating the abilities, aptitudes, skills, or performance of an individual or group; examination.
- a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.
- Chemistry.
- the process of identifying or detecting the presence of a constituent of a substance, or of determining the nature of a substance, commonly by the addition of a reagent.
- the reagent used.
- an indication or evidence of the presence of a constituent, or of the nature of a substance, obtained by such means.
- an oath or other confirmation of one's loyalty, religious beliefs, etc.
- a cupel for refining or assaying metals.
- to subject to a test of any kind; try.
- to subject to a chemical test.
- to assay or refine in a cupel.
- to undergo a test or trial; try out.
- to perform on a test: People test better in a relaxed environment.
- to conduct a test: to test for diabetes.
- the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
- testa.
- testator.
- testimony.
- Testament.
- to ascertain (the worth, capability, or endurance) of (a person or thing) by subjection to certain examinations; try
- to carry out an examination on (a substance, material, or system) by applying some chemical or physical procedure designed to indicate the presence of a substance or the possession of a property
- to achieve a specified result in a test
- to put under severe strain
- to make an exploratory or initial approach; sound out
- a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing
- a series of questions or problems designed to test a specific skill or knowledge
- a standard of judgment; criterion
- a chemical reaction or physical procedure for testing a substance, material, etc
- a chemical reagent used in such a procedure
- the result of the procedure or the evidence gained from it
- sport See test match
- a declaration or confirmation of truth, loyalty, etc; oath
- performed as a test
- the hard or tough outer covering of certain invertebrates and tunicates
- a variant of testa