Synonyms of test

test 1 of 2

noun

ˈtest 

1

as in experiment

a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty

will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• experiment
• trial
• experimentation
• try
• essay
• effort
• practice
• attempt
• exercise
• trial and error
• rehearsal
• crucible
• workout
• ordeal
• tryout
• dry run
• shakedown

2

as in exam

a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence

applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exam
• examination
• quiz
• research
• review
• retest
• pretest
• audition
• investigation
• final
• placement test
• intelligence test
• aptitude test
• inspection
• midterm
• board(s)
• probe
• inquiry
• checkup
• catechism
• midyear
• interrogation

test

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verb

1

as in to sample

to put (something) to a test

please test this sample for the presence of lead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sample
• examine
• try (out)
• explore
• investigate
• study
• check (out)
• research
• feel (out)
• retest
• experiment (with)
• resample

2

as in to try

to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress

all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• try
• stretch
• push
• strain
• get (to)
• tax
• bother
• annoy
• pressure
• exact
• demand
• irritate
• pain
• spite
• gnaw (at)
• harass
• press
• aggravate
• grate
• importune
• pester
• exasperate
• harry
• irk
• vex
• rile
• agitate
• hassle
• gall
• peeve
• nettle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of test

Noun

The work involved the Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation Program Office and an integrated test team comprising personnel from the Navy, Boeing and Lockheed Martin. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026

But the monthlong mission to Japan and back—dubbed Service Test 1 (ST1)—was the longest test flight and deployment yet for Sceye’s platform. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

The murder of two Israeli soldiers in the West Bank is the jumping-off point for a large-scale invasion of the Palestinian territory, a move that would further test the nation’s fraying relationship with the United States. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026

Lugo gathered friends and family members to test-run his curriculum. — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing test

• litmus test