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test
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- pronunciation:
- test
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an examination or experiment to find out what something is, what it is made up of, or how good it is.
A blood test is part of a complete physical exam.Tests showed that the water was safe for drinking.- synonyms:
- analysis, trial
- similar words:
- attempt, criterion, essay, examination, inspection, proof
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| definition 2: |
a set of questions or tasks designed to find out how much someone knows about something or about their ability to do something.
She gives us a test at the end of every math lesson.He's taking his driver's test tomorrow.- synonyms:
- examination
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| related words: |
challenge, experiment |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tests, testing, tested |
| definition: |
to check or examine using a test.
The doctor tested my hearing.The teacher tested us on two chapters of the math book.- synonyms:
- analyze, evaluate, investigate
- similar words:
- inspect, try, try out
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| related words: |
check, sample |
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| derivations: |
testable (adj.), testability (n.) |
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