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noun

ˈtest How to pronounce test (audio)
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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

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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

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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

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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience

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Recent Examples of test
Noun
The father takes his two sons—Ivan and Andrey—on a camping trip that becomes something of a Biblical quest, a test of will and belief. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026 In 2025, the state designated the SunTrax test facility in Polk County to research and help develop an aerial highway network. — Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
How researchers tested model To examine this possibility, the team modified the established Kawano/NUC123 computer code, which simulates Big Bang nucleosynthesis. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026 Members of the Democratic and Republican parties say the country and political system are better off when candidates and their ideas are tested. — Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for test
Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
  1. experiment
  2. exam
  3. sample
  4. try
  5. examination
  6. stretch
  7. push
  8. strain
Noun
  • The teams combined atomic-scale simulations with electron microscopy and experiments to see how changes in the two materials could help meet growing demand for denser data storage as AI use expands.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Superconductivity experiment at the stand of the Japanese company Fujikura during the CEATEC 2024 in Tokyo, Japan on October 18, 2024.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
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Noun
  • Old walls that once separated the exam rooms have been ripped down, leaving a large open space.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee Updated November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Most tutoring services in Santa Monica cover core academic subjects including math, reading, writing, and science, with many also offering test prep for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams.
    — Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
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Verb
  • The Voter Poll, like any other survey, is subject to sampling and nonsampling error.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • One day, online shops could let customers sample scents before ordering – although the right fragrances would need to be available at the receiving end.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of sample
Verb
  • Tiffany, who has represented a safely Republican Northern Wisconsin district since 2020, tried to paint Crowley as a socialist, especially after the contentious Democratic primary.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Medicare generally doesn't cover long-term care services, but Democrats may try to add some LTC coverage to the program's purview, Gaumer said.
    — Greg Iacurci,Annie Nova,Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Sarah Agostino,Mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of try
Noun
  • His attorneys sought permission for additional brain scans, arguing that his history of head injuries and mental health problems warranted further examination.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The investigation extended to a digital forensic examination following the confiscation of a computer belonging to Markle Sr.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2026
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Verb
  • The Kamiński/Spielberg collaboration, which now stretches over 30 years and more than 20 films, has to count as one of the most significant artistic collaborations in American cinema history.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The disparate destinations of McPherson’s childhood, farms that stretched to Gainesville connected on smaller roads, were morphing, but to Woodrow’s eyes, big-deal nights out still seemed distant.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of stretch
Verb
  • Concern is intensifying as artificial intelligence companies pursue trillion-dollar valuations, and established internet giants pour money into developing advanced AI models while pushing them into the classroom.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Far-right President Javier Milei's sweeping austerity measures, which have pushed millions of Argentines into poverty, could put him at odds with Leo, who has long championed the poor.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of push
Verb
  • Russian forces hammered energy ​infrastructure around Ukraine’s capital with missiles and drones overnight, straining Kyiv’s power supply ‌and heating systems as temperatures headed towards zero, officials said on Saturday.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026
  • However, strain among emerging cloud providers could accelerate industry consolidation.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
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