(with reference to a person's nerves) To set or be set on edge
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A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something
“The test results show that things are not as serious as we might have believed.”
An examination of a person's proficiency or knowledge
“Qualified students then take the test annually to determine their academic proficiency.”
The establishment of whether something is an instance of a specified quality
“Would it be reasonable to say that the test of a good society is how it treats the vulnerable?”
An ordeal or trial that someone is subjected to or has endured
“The pauperism that we endured proved to be a great test.”
A contest in which people or teams compete against each other in a particular sport
A test of knowledge, especially as a competition between individuals or teams as a form of entertainment
Test drive
A means of gathering information for a survey
Shell of a marine animal
A portion drawn from a population, the study of which is intended to lead to statistical estimates of the attributes of the whole population
A dangerous situation
An activity or event one has undergone
A task assigned to students in an academic setting
A session of vigorous physical exercise or training
An act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence
A critical state of affairs requiring urgent action
A person or group that is very difficult to deal with or control
A brief experience of something, conveying its basic character
A test of someone's abilities or internal fortitude
To administer or assign an examination
“Students were then provided a questionnaire to test their knowledge of the lecture material.”
To put under severe strain
“Such conduct would most certainly test any marriage.”
To bring into competition or conflict with
Demonstrate
To cause concern or anxiety
(with reference to a person's nerves) To set or be set on edge
To give an account of
Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of
To attempt or try to do (something)
To demonstrate
To dispute the validity of
To feel or manipulate with the hands
Being done for purposes of assessment
“The company hired someone for a test run of the 30-hour week, offering the same benefits given to staff members who work 40 hours.”
Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
Preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important
Not yet used, done, or tested
In a crude or unfinished state
Series of trials
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