test

Noun
  1. Trying something to find out about it (synset 105807220)
    "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
    is a type of: experiment, experimentation - the testing of an idea
    subtypes:
    • field test, field trial - a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used
    • alpha test - (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
    • beta test - (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization
    • road test - a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy
    • trial balloon - a test of public opinion
    same as: trial, trial run, tryout
  2. Any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc (synset 101008617)
    "the test was standardized on a large sample of students"
    is a type of: mental measurement - a generic term used to cover any application of measurement techniques to the quantification of mental functions
    subtypes:
    same as: mental test, mental testing, psychometric test
  3. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge (synset 107211681)
    "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"
    is a type of: communicating, communication - the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
    subtypes:
    same as: exam, examination
  4. The act of undergoing testing (synset 100796028)
    "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"
    is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
    same as: trial
  5. The act of testing something (synset 100792739)
    "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
    is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
    subtypes:
    • assay - a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
    • clinical test, clinical trial - a rigorously controlled test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on human subjects; in the United States it is conducted under the direction of the FDA before being made available for general clinical use
    • double blind - a test procedure in which the identity of those receiving the intervention is concealed from both the administrators and the subjects until after the test is completed; designed to reduce or eliminate bias in the results
    • preclinical phase, preclinical test, preclinical trial - a laboratory test of a new drug or a new invasive medical device on animal subjects; conducted to gather evidence justifying a clinical trial
    • audition, tryout - a test of the suitability of a performer
    • field trial - a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving
    • fitting, try-on, trying on - putting clothes on to see whether they fit
    • ministry of transportation test, mot, mot test - a compulsory annual test of older motor vehicles for safety and exhaust fumes
    • pilot program, pilot project - activity planned as a test or trial
    • snellen test - a test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart
    same as: run, trial
  6. A hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins (synset 101907340)
    is a type of: cover, covering, natural covering - a natural object that covers or envelops
Verb
  1. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (synset 202537291)
    "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
    is a type of: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of
    subtypes:
    • control, verify - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
    • float - circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with
    • field-test - test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used
    same as: essay, examine, prove, try, try out
  2. Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection (synset 202538775)
    "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
    is a type of: check - make an examination or investigation
    same as: screen
  3. Examine someone's knowledge of something (synset 200788120)
    "The teacher tests us every week"; "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"
    is a type of: examine - question closely
    same as: quiz
    verb group: test - undergo a test
  4. Show a certain characteristic when tested (synset 202751588)
    "He tested positive for HIV"
    is a type of: be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
  5. Achieve a certain score or rating on a test (synset 201115009)
    "She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"
    is a type of: score - get a certain number or letter indicating quality or performance
    verb group: test - undergo a test
  6. Determine the presence or properties of (a substance) (synset 200922749)
    is a type of: ascertain, check, determine, find out, learn, see, watch - find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
  7. Undergo a test (synset 200671888)
    "She doesn't test well"
    is a type of: submit, take - accept or undergo, often unwillingly
    verb group:
    • quiz, test - examine someone's knowledge of something
    • test - achieve a certain score or rating on a test

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