test

Definition

  • n. any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
  • n. the act of undergoing testing
  • n. the act of testing something
  • n. a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

Word forms

Past participle
tested
Present participle
testing
Past tense
tested
Third person singular
tests

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The teacher gave us a math test to see how much we had learned.

  2. vt.

    The scientists will test the new drug to ensure it is safe.

  3. vi.

    She needs to test for the final exam next week.