test

³test

verb

Definition of TEST

transitive verb

1

: to put to test or proof : try —often used with out

2

: to require a doctrinal oath of

intransitive verb

1

a : to undergo a test b : to be assigned a standing or evaluation on the basis of tests <tested positive for cocaine> <the cake tested done>

2

: to apply a test as a means of analysis or diagnosis —used with for <test for mechanical aptitude>

— test·abil·i·ty \ˌtes-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— test·able \ˈtes-tə-bəl\ adjective

— test the waters also test the water

: to make a preliminary test or survey (as of reaction or interest) before embarking on a course of action

Examples of TEST

1. Weekly quizzes will test your understanding of the material.
2. The students will all be tested again at the end of the school year.
3. The school nurse will be testing students' hearing next week.
4. She tested positive for AIDS.
5. The water gets tested regularly.

First Known Use of TEST

1748

Related to TEST

Synonyms: sample, try (out)

Related Words: check (out), examine, experiment (with), explore, feel (out), investigate, research, study; resample, retest

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