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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And in this new era for The Worst Super Bowl Predictor In America, the eye test matters.

From Los Angeles Times

“We’re looking good,” she said, knocking on her wooden bedframe and testing the mattress.

From Los Angeles Times

“They always say you should be slightly hungry when you take a test,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

She rushed to complete medical tests before dropping coverage and hopes to go a year uninsured.

From Los Angeles Times

It's time to put your winter sports knowledge to the test by naming every city which has hosted the Games.

From BBC