test
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• noun
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.
"The engineers conducted a rigorous safety test on the new autonomous vehicle."
A short written or spoken examination of a person's proficiency, knowledge, or aptitude.
"Students must pass a final test at the end of the semester to receive their certification."
A medical procedure or chemical reaction used to identify a substance, diagnose a disease, or detect the presence of a specific compound.
"The doctor ordered a blood test to check her cholesterol levels."
• verb
To take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something (especially before putting it into practice).
"The software development team needs to test the application thoroughly before releasing it to the public."
To administer an examination to someone to determine their knowledge, skills, or aptitude.
"The instructor will test the class on the material covered during the first four weeks of the course."
To touch, taste, or otherwise interact with a substance or environment to determine its nature or safety.
"She carefully dipped her toe into the pool to test the water's temperature."
• Rhymes for test
Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Middle English, derived from Old French 'test' (earthen pot), which in turn comes from Latin 'testum'. The word originally denoted a small vessel used in alchemy for assaying precious metals, which evolved into the broader meaning of a trial or examination.
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