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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"We used to test athletes only when they reach the Olympic Games. Today, the system is completely different," Cohen told BBC Sport.

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

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

To test the system, the team created a free-space optical link spanning two meters.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

I noted that Calvin and Sid looked enormously pleased with themselves, a look I’d worn on more than one occasion when I won a sim test.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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