test

noun
UK: /test/
US: /test/

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

    1. We did a test to check the water quality in the lake. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software must undergo a rigorous test before it's released to the public. [ ] [ ]

  2. A way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows or what skills they have.

    1. I have a math test tomorrow morning at school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university entrance test assesses students' critical thinking abilities. [ ] [ ]

  3. A situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something.

    1. The flood was a test of the town's emergency response system. [ ] [ ]
    2. The long journey was a true test of their endurance and resilience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

assessment trial examination check verify probe evaluate inspect
test verb

  1. To try something out to see if it works correctly or is satisfactory.

    1. We will test the new car before we buy it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Engineers need to test the bridge's structure before opening it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give someone a set of questions or exercises to find out how much they know about a subject.

    1. The teacher will test us on the chapter we read. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company decided to test all employees on their knowledge of safety procedures. [ ] [ ]

  3. To require effort, ability, or qualities to determine someone's capabilities.

    1. The marathon will test your physical limits to the extreme. [ ] [ ]
    2. The challenging project will test the team's problem-solving skills. [ ] [ ]
test adjective

  1. Relating to an examination.

    1. This is a test environment to perform some checks. [ ] [ ]
    2. A test version will be used to verify the program before release. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "test" in English means: A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use., A way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows or what skills they have., A situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "test" is /test/ in British English and /test/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "test": assessment, trial, examination, check, verify, probe, evaluate, inspect.

Example usage of "test": "We did a test to check the water quality in the lake.". More examples on the page.