Definition of test
(Entry 1 of 5)
1a
: a means of testing: such as
(1)
: something (such as a series of questions or exercises) for measuring the skill, knowledge, intelligence, capacities, or aptitudes of an individual or group
(2)
: a procedure, reaction, or reagent used to identify or characterize a substance or constituent
b
: a positive result in such a test
2a(1)
: a critical examination, observation, or evaluation : trial
specifically
: the procedure of submitting a statement to such conditions or operations as will lead to its proof or disproof or to its acceptance or rejection
a test of a statistical hypothesis
(2)
: a basis for evaluation : criterion
b
: an ordeal or oath required as proof of conformity with a set of beliefs
3
: a result or value determined by testing
4
: test match
test
verb
tested; testing; tests
Definition of test (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: to put to test or proof : try
—often used with out
2
: to require a doctrinal oath of
1a
: 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 the waters
or less commonly test the water
: to make a preliminary test or survey (as of reaction or interest) before embarking on a course of action
test
adjectiveDefinition of test (Entry 3 of 5)
1
: of, relating to, or constituting a test
2
: subjected to, used for, or revealed by testing
a test group test data
test
noun (2)Definition of test (Entry 4 of 5)
: an external hard or firm covering (such as a shell) of many invertebrates (such as a foraminifer or a mollusk)
Test
abbreviationDefinition of Test (Entry 5 of 5)
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The first known use of test was in the 14th century
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