Test (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
  2. the trial of the quality of something: to put to the test.
  3. a particular process or method for trying or assessing.
  4. 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.
  5. a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.
  6. 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.
  7. an oath or other confirmation of one's loyalty, religious beliefs, etc.
  8. a cupel for refining or assaying metals.
verb (used with object)
  1. to subject to a test of any kind; try.
  2. to subject to a chemical test.
  3. to assay or refine in a cupel.
verb (used without object)
  1. to undergo a test or trial; try out.
  2. to perform on a test: People test better in a relaxed environment.
  3. to conduct a test: to test for diabetes.
noun
  1. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
  2. testa.
abbreviation
  1. testator.
  2. testimony.
abbreviation
  1. Testament.
verb
  1. to ascertain (the worth, capability, or endurance) of (a person or thing) by subjection to certain examinations; try
  2. 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
  3. to achieve a specified result in a test
  4. to put under severe strain
  5. to make an exploratory or initial approach; sound out
noun
  1. a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing
  2. a series of questions or problems designed to test a specific skill or knowledge
  3. 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
  5. sport See test match
  6. a declaration or confirmation of truth, loyalty, etc; oath
  7. performed as a test
noun
  1. the hard or tough outer covering of certain invertebrates and tunicates
  2. a variant of testa
Test (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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