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

Engineers combine modeling with data collected during earlier flight tests. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Despite Hell Week's reputation as one of the military's most punishing endurance tests, more candidates drop out during the preceding weeks than during Hell Week. — James Laporta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

But after subjecting the models to a battery of tests, the researchers found that these simpler explanations couldn’t fully account for the models’ behavior. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Rinderknecht was charged that October, but his lawyer noted that authorities did not request the lighter tests until July 2026. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

It was designed to be a modern version of the three-stage Strypi sounding rocket used for for reentry vehicle and anti-missile target tests. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Orchestra auditions, like coding assignments for software engineers or simulator tests for airline pilots, are meant to be meritocratic performance assessments. — Jeremy Reynolds Ross Mantle, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The conversation explores a range of opinions on the topic of artificial versus natural dyes in candies, particularly focusing on the health implications and the methodology of taste tests. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Ask the clinic whether discussing other health concerns or receiving additional tests could trigger a charge. — Sujeong Park, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Verb

Each red flag warning brings reminders of the devastating 2025 fires in Los Angeles, and tests whether officials have heeded the lessons from the Eaton and Palisades fires. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

This tests whether the model can discover exploitable entry points using only the behavior and responses exposed by a running service. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Climbing precarious and unpredictable steps really tests some important mechanics as the technology develops – including balance, real-time decision-making and adaptation. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

The race tests whether economic populism can win back working-class voters who have drifted toward Republicans. — Justin Papp,caleigh Keating,garrett Downs,kevin Breuninger,dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Adam Hamilton’s campaign tests whether Democrats can find religion. — Emma Green, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026

Britain wants to pour another £120 million — roughly $160 million — into a government lab that tests the world’s most powerful AI models, an infusion of cash that alone is more than 10 times the annual budget of its US counterpart. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Games such as Little Big Planet give you a great way to exercise your creative muscles, whereas Overcooked tests your teamwork skills. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

As possibly the most thrilling option in the entire park, the free-fall station tests visitors’ bravery. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026