Test Definition
test
noun
- trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
- 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"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"
- the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
- 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; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
- test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
- examine someone's knowledge of something; "The teacher tests us every week"; "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"
- 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"
"Test" in song lyrics
See how test is used in real songs:
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"We time life or death on an hourly test"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders -
"I gave him a cold test"
40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At -
"Well let me guess, you come fi test"
Aceyalone — Scribble on a Clean Surface
Words that rhyme with test
Usage tips for "test"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "test" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for test to find words that pair well.