Tests: meaning, definitions and examples

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tests

[ tests /tɛsts ]

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education

An examination of a student's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject.

Synonyms

exam, examination, quiz

Examples of usage

She has to study hard for her upcoming tests.
The final test will cover all the material from the semester.

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medical

Medical procedures performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor a disease or condition.

Synonyms

analysis, check-up, screening

Examples of usage

The doctor ordered a series of tests to determine the cause of the symptoms.
The blood test showed abnormal levels of cholesterol.

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evaluate

To assess or evaluate the abilities or characteristics of someone or something.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, examine

Examples of usage

The teacher tests the students' understanding of the material through quizzes.
The new software is being tested for bugs before the official release.

Translations

Translations of the word "tests" in other languages:

🇵🇹 testes

exames
provas

🇮🇳 परीक्षण

परीक्षणों
परीक्षण

🇩🇪 Tests

Prüfungen
Untersuchungen

🇮🇩 tes

ujian
pengujian

🇺🇦 тести

іспити
перевірки

🇵🇱 testy

egzaminy
badania

🇯🇵 テスト

試験
検査

🇫🇷 tests

examens
épreuves

🇪🇸 pruebas

exámenes
ensayos

🇹🇷 testler

sınavlar
denemeler

🇰🇷 테스트

시험
검사

🇸🇦 اختبارات

امتحانات
فحوصات

🇨🇿 testy

zkoušky
vyšetření

🇸🇰 testy

skúšky
vyšetrenia

🇨🇳 测试

考试
检查

🇸🇮 testi

izpiti
preglede

🇮🇸 próf

prófanir
prófanir

🇰🇿 тесттер

емтихандар
тексерулер

🇬🇪 ტესტები

გამოცდები
შესამოწმებელი

🇦🇿 testlər

imtahanlar
yoxlamalar

🇲🇽 pruebas

exámenes
ensayos

Word origin

The word 'tests' originated from the Latin word 'testari', meaning 'to bear witness'. Over time, it evolved to refer to examinations of knowledge or proficiency in various fields. In the medical context, 'tests' are procedures designed to detect, diagnose, or monitor diseases. The verb form 'test' emerged from the noun, signifying the act of evaluating or assessing someone or something.