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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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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
Jon Hamilton, NPR, 21 May 2025
The electronic test equipment manufacturer reported earnings for the fiscal second quarter that came in above Wall Street consensus forecasts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
To validate the model's reliability, the team must first test it against known observations.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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Noun
The test cleared by the FDA is likely to attract a much broader audience.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 21 May 2025
The electronic test equipment manufacturer reported earnings for the fiscal second quarter that came in above Wall Street consensus forecasts.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2025
Verb
For instance, if analytics reveal that users are dropping off around the 10-minute mark during live matches, the team can test alternative highlight packaging and adjust the timing of push notifications.
—Motasem El Bawab, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
To validate the model's reliability, the team must first test it against known observations.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test
Noun
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The strategic transparency approach Building in public means sharing your journey, including failures, experiments, and wins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Managing national security affairs is not a detached experiment.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Healthcare providers diagnose appendicitis using medical history, physical exams, and screening tests.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
17 May 2025
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The union certification process varies across the unions but generally requires an extensive background check, sometimes an exam, and the agreement to abide by the union’s agent regulations.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Attendees could sample the wood’s notes in many forms, including an amber sandalwood accord and a spicy sandalwood accord.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Loquats are a national icon, pictured on souvenirs and contributing to recipes for everything from jams and jellies to chutneys, cakes, and even liqueurs, so be sure to sample those too.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Two years later, he was tried again and found guilty of felony murder and second-degree kidnapping.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Carmichael is content to share his personal shame while exposing the social ills that have also tried to stop him from being his true self.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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Unfortunately, some doctors are forgoing critical examination and relying only on the blood test.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The detection of a prostate nodule likely happened during a digital rectal examination (DRE).—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
19 May 2025
Verb
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He is scheduled to pitch again the next time through the rotation, but will likely be limited to 75-80 pitches, Francona said Sunday, instead of stretching to 90.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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What Happens Next Severe weather is forecast to stretch from southeastern Iowa and central Illinois down to northeastern Texas on Tuesday, according to AccuWeather.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Verb
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That is a false narrative that Republicans have been pushing for years now.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Putin’s next chance at diplomacy came the following week, as Trump and many European leaders pushed him to come to Istanbul for a round of peace talks.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
15 May 2025
Verb
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At a time when housing affordability is already straining household finances, that threat isn’t helping inspire confidence.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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Emerging narrative or worldview: Immigrants take jobs from American citizens and strain local resources.—
Rick Miller,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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