test

Meanings

• trying something to find out about it
• any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
  • "the test was standardized on a large sample of students"
• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
  • "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"
• the act of undergoing testing
  • "he survived the great test of battle"
• the act of testing something
• a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
• put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
  • "Test this recipe"
• test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
• examine someone's knowledge of something
  • "The teacher tests us every week"
• show a certain characteristic when tested
  • "He tested positive for HIV"
• achieve a certain score or rating on a test
  • "She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"
• determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
• undergo a test
  • "She doesn't test well"

Synonyms

essay, exam, examination, examine, mental test, mental testing, prove, psychometric test, quiz, run, screen, trial, trial run, try, try out, tryout