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12 Definitions of: test
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- verb, to ascertain (the worth, capability, or endurance) of (a person or thing) by subjection to certain examinations; try
- verb, to carry out an examination on (a substance, material, or system) by applying some chemical or physical procedure designed to indicate the presence of a substance or the possession of a property
- verb, to achieve a specified result in a test
- verb, to put under severe strain
- verb, test the water to make an exploratory or initial approach; sound out
- noun, a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing
- noun, a series of questions or problems designed to test a specific skill or knowledge
- noun, a standard of judgment; criterion
- noun, a) a chemical reaction or physical procedure for testing a substance, material, etc b) a chemical reagent used in such a procedure c) the result of the procedure or the evidence gained from it
- noun, sport. See test match
- noun, a declaration or confirmation of truth, loyalty, etc; oath
- noun, performed as a test
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- noun, the hard or tough outer covering of certain invertebrates and tunicates
- noun, a variant of testa
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| Synonyms: | assessment, trial, research, check, investigation, attempt, analysis, proof, examination, evaluate | And more... |
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