test

Definitions of test in various dictionaries:

noun - trying something to find out about it

noun - any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc

noun - a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

noun - the act of undergoing testing

noun - the act of testing something

noun - a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

verb - put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

verb - test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

verb - examine someone's knowledge of something

verb - show a certain characteristic when tested

verb - achieve a certain score or rating on a test

verb - determine the presence or properties of (a substance)

verb - undergo a test

A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial: a test of one’s eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete’s endurance.

A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.

A basis for evaluation or judgment: “A test of democratic government is how Congress and the president work together” (Haynes Johnson).

Chemistry.

A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained.

A reagent used to cause or promote such a change.

A positive result obtained.

A cupel.

To subject to a test; try: tested the pen by scribbling on scrap paper; testing each mango for ripeness by pressing and smelling it; testing job applicants.

To determine the presence or properties of (a substance).

To assay (metal) in a cupel.

To undergo a test.

To administer a test: test for acid content; test for the presence of an antibody.

To achieve a score or rating on tests: took the entrance examinations and tested high.

To exhibit a given characteristic when subjected to a test: test positive for the tubercle bacillus.

A hard external covering, as that of certain amoebas, dinoflagellates, and sea urchins.

adj - to subject to an examination [v -ED, -ING, -S] : TESTABLE