test
/tɛst/
noun
- A set of questions or exercises used to measure someone's knowledge, skill, or ability.
- The driving test requires both a written and a practical part.
- He passed the final test with flying colors.
- She studied hard for the math test and got an A.
- A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
- The lab ran a test on the water sample to check for contaminants.
- The crash test showed that the car's safety features worked well.
- We conducted a test of the new software before releasing it.
- A situation or event that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something.
- The long hike was a real test of endurance.
- Losing his job was a test of his character.
- The emergency drill was a test of the team's readiness.
Synonyms
verb
- To take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
- I need to test the smoke detector to make sure it works.
- They tested the new recipe on a group of volunteers.
- The engineer tested the bridge's strength with heavy weights.
- To give someone a set of questions or exercises to measure their knowledge or ability.
- The teacher tested the students on vocabulary every Friday.
- She tested her class with a surprise quiz.
- The company tests applicants for basic computer skills.
- To challenge or try someone's abilities or patience.
- The difficult puzzle tested his patience.
- The long wait tested everyone's good humor.
- Her constant questions tested the limits of his knowledge.