Test: meaning, definitions and examples

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exam

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.

Synonyms

assessment, evaluation, examination

Examples of usage

All children are required to take a hearing test at school.
The software undergoes rigorous testing before being released to the public.

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experiment

A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

Synonyms

experiment, study, trial

Examples of usage

The scientist conducted a test to determine the effects of the drug.
The student's project involved a series of tests to prove the theory.

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evaluate

Take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before it is taken into widespread use.

Synonyms

assess, check, examine

Examples of usage

We need to test the new product before launching it.
The team will test the prototype to ensure it meets the standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "test" in other languages:

🇵🇹 teste

🇮🇳 परीक्षा

🇩🇪 Test

🇮🇩 uji

🇺🇦 тест

🇵🇱 test

🇯🇵 テスト

🇫🇷 test

🇪🇸 prueba

🇹🇷 test

🇰🇷 테스트

🇸🇦 اختبار

🇨🇿 test

🇸🇰 test

🇨🇳 测试

🇸🇮 test

🇮🇸 próf

🇰🇿 тест

🇬🇪 ტესტი

🇦🇿 test

🇲🇽 prueba

Word origin

The origin of the word 'test' can be traced back to the late 14th century, from the Old French word 'test', meaning 'small vessel used in assaying precious metals', which in turn came from Latin 'testum'. The sense of 'examining the correctness of something' emerged in the mid-16th century.