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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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Burn-in is like a stress test of a component to detect problems.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Pangram claims a false-positive rate of 1 in 10,000 for all forms of writing and 1 in 100,000 for news articles, based on a test of content published before ChatGPT’s 2022 debut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Their actions will stand the test of time.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Approaching the end of the regular season, the Lakers looked at Thursday’s game against the defending NBA champions as a test, forward Jake LaRavia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I was just wondering if you’re competing in the sim test tomorrow.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.