test

🇺🇸 /test/ 🇬🇧 /test/
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noun
A1

A set of questions or tasks to measure someone's knowledge or skills.

We prepared for the math test by reviewing our notes.

A2

A medical checkup to find out what's wrong or to check health.

The doctor recommended a blood test to diagnose the illness.

A2

An experiment to see how well something works or to learn more about it.

Scientists conduct tests to study the effects of new medications.

R

A situation that shows how capable or strong someone or something is.

The difficult project was a real test of our team's abilities.

R

A sports match between teams of different countries, often part of a series.

The rugby test series between the two nations was highly anticipated.

verb
A1

To ask questions or give tasks to find out what someone knows or can do.

The teacher tests the students to evaluate their understanding of the subject.

R

To perform in a test of knowledge or ability.

Some students test well, while others struggle.

A2

To examine someone's health by checking blood or body parts.

The nurse will test you for any infections.

A2

To show a result in a medical test.

The sample tested positive for the virus.

A2

To try out something to see how well it works or to learn more about it.

We need to test the new software before we implement it.

R

To perform well or poorly in a test of functionality.

The product tested well with users during the trial period.

R

To be a challenge that requires strength, skill, or endurance.

The climb tested our physical and mental limits.

translation

n. A set of questions or tasks to measure someone's knowledge or skills.; A medical checkup to find out what's wrong or to check health.; An experiment to see how well something works or to learn more about it.; A situation that shows how capable or strong someone or something is.; A sports match between teams of different countries, often part of a series.
v. To ask questions or give tasks to find out what someone knows or can do.; To perform in a test of knowledge or ability.; To examine someone's health by checking blood or body parts.; To show a result in a medical test.; To try out something to see how well it works or to learn more about it.; To perform well or poorly in a test of functionality.; To be a challenge that requires strength, skill, or endurance.

Word Forms

3rd Present tests
Past tested
Perfect tested
Progressive testing
Plural tests