test

Formstests, testing, tested

Pluraltests

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   try outverbtransitive

   To try something out or check it carefully to see if it works well, is safe, or is real.

   Like tasting soup to find out if it needs more salt.

   Scientists test new medicines before people can use them.

   The kids tested whether heavy balls really fall faster than light ones.

   UsageSay test something against a rule.

   Similartry, check, examine, evaluate, assess

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   examnouncountable

   Questions or tasks that check what someone knows or can do, such as a school test, driving test or IQ test.

   Like a quiz that checks how much you remember.

   We have a math test on Friday.

   She studied all night for her history test.

   UsageYou take a test and pass or fail it.

   Similarexam, examination, quiz, assessment

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   nouncountable

   A way or rule used to find out a fact, measure something, or decide if something is good enough.

   A good test of a friend is whether they help when things go wrong.

   The test for joining the club is simple: you must be over sixteen.

   UsageSomething passes or fails a test.

   Similarmeasure, standard, criterion, yardstick

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   nouncountable

   A check of a product, machine or system, in normal or tough conditions, to see how well it works or lasts.

   Like pushing a toy as hard as you can to see if it breaks.

   The car passed its safety test with no problems.

   They ran a test to see if the phone could survive a drop.

   UsageYou run a test on something.

   Similartrial, evaluation, assessment, check, inspection

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   nouncountable

   A medical check of a person or their blood or urine, to learn about their health or find a disease or drug.

   The doctor wants me to have a blood test next week.

   All the tests came back normal, so he can go home.

   UsageYou have a test, like a blood test.

   Similarscreening

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   challengeverbtransitive

   To put a lot of strain on something or someone.

   Like carrying a heavy bag that pushes your arms to their limit.

   Long delays test even the most patient person.

   The hard climb tested my legs and my mind.

   UsageSay test someone's patience.

   Similartry, tax, strain, challenge, stretch

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   challengenouncountable

   A hard situation that shows how strong or able someone is.

   Like a tough hill that shows how strong your legs really are.

   Moving to a new country was a real test of her courage.

   The long hike was a test for the whole team.

   UsageSay a test of something.

   Similartrial, challenge, measure, ordeal

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   read positiveverbintransitive

   To be found to be a certain way after being checked.

   Like a light turning green to show that something is okay.

   If you test positive, please stay home.

   Three players tested positive for the virus.

   UsageSay test positive or test negative.

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   verbtransitive

   To give a student questions to find out what they have learned.

   Like a coach checking how much the team has practiced.

   The teacher will test us on chapter four tomorrow.

   They test the children every Friday on spelling.

   UsageSay test someone on something.

   Similarexamine, quiz, assess

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    verbtransitive

    To check a substance to find out what is in it or what it is like, often by using chemicals.

    Like using a strip of paper that changes color to show what is in a drink.

    Scientists test the water for lead.

    They tested the soil with a special liquid.

    UsageSay test something for lead.

    Similaranalyze, examine, check, assay

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    cricket matchnouncountable

    A top international game between national teams, especially a cricket game lasting several days, or a rugby game.

    Like a board game that takes many days to finish instead of one round.

    England won the first Test against Australia.

    The Test lasted all five days.

    UsageIt is usually written with a capital T: a Test.

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