test
/tɛst/Definitions
1. noun
a procedure intended to establish the nature of something, especially a sample of something, by examination or trial
“The company conducted a series of tests on the new product before releasing it to the market.”
2. verb
to examine or check the quality, strength, or effectiveness of something by trial or experiment
“The scientists tested the new medicine on a small group of patients before administering it to the rest of the population.”
3. verb
to try or experience something for the first time
“She tested the new recipe on her friends before serving it at the party.”
4. verb
to assess or evaluate the quality of something
“The teacher tested the students’ understanding of the material by giving them a quiz.”
5. noun
an examination or trial to determine the quality or fitness of something
“The pilot’s test revealed that the plane was not airworthy and had to be grounded.”
6. noun
a sample of something used to determine its quality or fitness
“The company sent a test of their new product to a consumer for feedback.”
7. noun
a trial or examination to determine the accuracy or reliability of something
“The researcher conducted a test to determine the accuracy of the new survey method.”
8. noun
a sample or portion of something used to determine its characteristics
“The scientist took a test of the new material to study its properties.”