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

Competing in a Grand Tour is one of sport’s toughest endurance tests. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Both Jean and Vivian, through swab tests, give samples of their DNA. — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The meeting comes at a critical time as conflicts roil the Middle East and Europe, putting the bloc to one of its biggest tests since its founding 20 years ago. — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The facility now gives the company another place to run propulsion tests as its program grows. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Wilson instead puts the machine through a series of unconventional tests, including walking it like a dog and using it as a golf tee. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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

That and other positive tests from athletes in her training group at the time in Florida triggered an investigation into the coach of that group. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Accuracy is elusive, as multiple numbers can be considered accurate based on the conditions in which the tests occurred. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

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

Remember, the first test typically given to patients who present with UTI-like symptoms is a urinalysis, which tests for inflammation — not a bacterial infection. — Meghan Rabbitt, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

Innovation develops and tests novel possibilities to create value. — Jeff Degraff, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) said Sunday that tests Friday confirmed that the rabies virus was found in three baby goats. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

The campus builds and tests engines for both defense and commercial platforms. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

The season 1 finale tests the sitcom’s limits, offering up the romantic high of Ted winning Robin back and the emotional low of Marshall losing Lily. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026