Tests: meaning, definitions and examples
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tests
[ tests /tɛsts ]
education
An examination of a student's knowledge or proficiency in a particular subject.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She has to study hard for her upcoming tests.
- The final test will cover all the material from the semester.
medical
Medical procedures performed to detect, diagnose, or monitor a disease or condition.
Synonyms
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.
evaluate
To assess or evaluate the abilities or characteristics of someone or something.
Synonyms
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.
See also: attest, detest, protest, retest, test, testable, testament, tester, testifications, testify, testimony, testiness, untested.