Synonyms of tests

tests 1 of 2

noun

plural of test

1

as in experiments

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

• experiments
• trials
• experimentations
• essays
• tries
• efforts
• practices
• exercises
• attempts
• rehearsals
• tryouts
• workouts
• ordeals
• trial and errors
• crucibles
• dry runs
• shakedowns

2

as in exams

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

• exams
• examinations
• quizzes
• researches
• boards
• investigations
• pretests
• retests
• reviews
• auditions
• intelligence tests
• inspections
• finals
• placement tests
• aptitude tests
• inquiries
• probes
• checkups
• catechisms
• interrogations
• midterms
• midyears

tests

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of test

1

as in samples

to put (something) to a test

please test this sample for the presence of lead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• samples
• tries (out)
• examines
• experiments (with)
• researches
• studies
• checks (out)
• explores
• investigates
• feels (out)
• retests
• resamples

2

as in tries

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

all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tries
• stretches
• strains
• pushes
• gets (to)
• taxes
• pressures
• bothers
• annoys
• demands
• pains
• irritates
• exacts
• presses
• gnaws (at)
• harasses
• exasperates
• irks
• aggravates
• importunes
• grates
• pesters
• nettles
• riles
• vexes
• peeves
• galls
• hassles
• spites
• harries
• agitates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tests

Noun

The Tucson tests represent an early demonstration of that approach on F-16s. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

The extra heat allows the Coronagraph to maintain conditions similar to those inside NASA test chambers so engineers can more easily simulate tests on Roman's deformable mirrors. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

However, that is not the case for specialty ambulatory settings, particularly procedural fields like orthopedics, namely laterality, precise description of special tests, range-of-motion findings, procedure details and clear return-visit plans. — Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

These antibodies are found in many people with Sjögren’s disease and are one of the main tests used. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026

The post showed tests failed to find traces of amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, methadone, ecstasy, opiates and buprenorphine, a prescription opioid. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

This rapid-prototyping approach resulted in the Mk 0, which was built solely for ground taxi tests. — New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

The incident tests a new Saudi defense pact with Turkey and nuclear-armed Pakistan, but both partners say Riyadh has yet to request military support. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Dried ginger usually tests higher for antioxidants than fresh ginger. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026

Culture tests to confirm live bacteria can take up to two weeks, prompting city health officials to order immediate cleaning out of caution. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Any cooling tower that tests positive will be directed to undergo full cleaning and disinfection immediately. — Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Simulated drone attack tests launch-site security The launch-facility recapture scenario, added another layer to the exercise by bringing security and air units together in a simulated tactical environment. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Any sustained pullback in Chinese demand tests how quickly that trade can be diversified. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

And the clock speed, more than the technology, tests an organization. — Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Audiences in Canada and Singapore will also be able to stream a new format, India Ka Top 1 Percent, hosted by major star Anil Kapoor, which tests contestants’ logic and reasoning. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026