Synonyms of test

test 1 of 2

noun

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
• experimentation
• trial
• try
• essay
• effort
• practice
• attempt
• practise
• 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

Phrases Containing test

• litmus test