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

Rushing has already endured several tests in his first full season in the bigs. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026

The city says tests have identified either living or dead Legionella bacteria — the micro-organisms that cause the disease — in cooling towers on more than 75 Upper East Side buildings. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

The tests were a pivotal step in enhancing the capability of the unit’s fleet of F-15EX Eagle IIs, the advanced, heavy-payload, two-seat multirole fighters developed for the United States Air Force. — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Standard testosterone tests also look for levels of total testosterone. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Still, there are many ways to use the technology, and not every AI model excels in every task despite what the initial benchmark tests may show. — Kai Nicol-Schwarz,jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 17 July 2026

If this sounds familiar, that's because SpaceX has deployed mock Starlink satellites during previous Starship flight tests. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 15 July 2026

The findings from that autopsy – along with Wells’ cause and manner of death – are not yet available, as the medical examiner’s office is waiting for the results of routine toxicology tests. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

One of Robinson’s attorneys, Michael Burt, tried to inject uncertainty into the case Thursday by challenging the reliability of ballistics tests on a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Verb

The Cheswick campus spans 118 acres, where Curtiss-Wright designs, manufactures, and tests advanced solutions critical to naval defense and commercial nuclear markets. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Spacex hopes the mission will pave the way for further technology demonstration tests the vehicle needs to complete before reaching full operational status. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Kalshi’s new product tests the limits of the CFTC’s permissiveness while the agency actively defends its ability to oversee prediction markets in court. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health tests the ocean water weekly for elevated bacteria levels that can make people sick. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

If anything, the early months of a new administration tend to amplify regional differences, as each district president tests the boundaries of the new boss's tolerance. — Ivan Illan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Today, the site is a National Historical Park located near where Northrop Grumman builds and tests solid rocket motors for space launch vehicles. — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026

High school students who took Advanced Placement (AP) tests during the 2025-2026 school year will soon be able to see their scores. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Meet the experts When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you. — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 5 July 2026