Definitions

test

[test] / tɛst /

NOUN

examination, quiz

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis approval assessment attempt check evaluation experiment final inquiry inspection investigation search standard trial

STRONG

catechism comp confirmation corroboration countdown criterion elimination essay exam fling go inquest lick oral ordeal preliminary probation probing proof questionnaire scrutiny shibboleth substantiation touchstone try tryout verification yardstick

WEAK

blue book dry run pop quiz trial and error trial run

Antonyms

STRONG

conclusion

VERB

examine, quiz

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze assess check confirm demonstrate investigate prove question try verify

STRONG

assay experiment inquire substantiate validate

WEAK

experimentalize give a tryout look into make a trial run match up prove out put to the test run idea by someone run it up a flagpole see how it flies see how wind blows send up a balloon shake down stack up try on try on for size try out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discredit disprove invalidate

Example Sentences

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Suzuka, which hosted the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend and is regarded as possibly the most challenging circuit on the calendar, was a test case for the new rules.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The day after his last test, on Dec. 17, Brundage sent out the emails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In a test with four simultaneous beams, each connection remained stable, delivering a combined data rate of about 22 gigabits per second.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

At the same time, Lively has framed the dispute as a test case for California’s relatively new law protecting people who speak publicly about sexual misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

We had our first test of the system on July 1.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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