Engelsk

test

gb/tˈɛst/ us/tˈɛst/
A2 Engelsk
~ 1300
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1

An examination or assessment

A set of questions or tasks to see how much you know or can do.

Brugsmønster: take/do/pass/fail [a test]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'test' with 'exam'. 'Exam' is usually more formal or important, but both can be used in school contexts.
Synonymer
exam (Slightly more formal; often used in academic contexts.) | assessment (More general term, used in education and workplace evaluations.)
Antonymer
guess (Not a true opposite in form, but contrasts with the idea of measured evaluation.)
Ordforbindelser
take a test |pass a test |fail a test |test results |practice test
Temaer
education |work |science |core_vocabulary
Eksempler
  • I have a driving test tomorrow.
  • The students took the math test this morning.
  • She passed the test with a perfect score.
  • He failed the test because he didn’t study.
  • The test will cover chapters 1 through 5.
Læringseksempler
  • I have a test at school today.
  • She passed the test easily.
  • We will take a test in English class.
  • He did not pass the driving test.
Udsagnsord B1 action
2

To check quality or performance

To try something to see if it works well or is good.

Brugsmønster: test [something] for [quality/problem]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'test' with 'try'. 'Try' focuses on personal experience; 'test' focuses on checking function or quality.
Synonymer
check (More general and informal; can refer to quick or simple verification.) | trial (Often used for longer or more formal testing periods.)
Antonymer
ignore (Not paying attention to performance or quality; opposite in action.)
Ordforbindelser
test a product |test the water |test the system |test for accuracy
Temaer
science |technology |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
Eksempler
  • They tested the new software before releasing it.
  • The mechanic tested the brakes on my car.
  • We need to test the water for bacteria.
  • She tested the microphone before the speech.
Læringseksempler
  • The doctor tested my eyes.
  • He tested the new phone.
  • We will test the car before buying it.
Navneord technical B1 action
3

A scientific procedure or experiment

A planned activity in science to find out new information.

Synonymer
experiment (More general and can be broader than a controlled scientific procedure.)
Ordforbindelser
laboratory test |blood test |medical test |run a test
Temaer
science |medicine |technology
Eksempler
  • The lab performed several tests on the sample.
  • A blood test confirmed the diagnosis.
  • They ran tests to check the safety of the drug.
Læringseksempler
  • The doctor did a blood test.
  • The lab made a test on the water.
  • We will have a medical test next week.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
test
IPA
GB/tˈɛst/
US/tˈɛst/
Stavelser og tryk
test (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Ordformer
Noun
  • Base: test
  • Plural: test, tests
Verb
  • Base: test
  • 3rd Person Singular: tests
  • Present Participle: testing
  • Past: tested
Ordfamilie
Forms
tests noun testing verb B1 tested verb
Core family
tester noun
Related words
testable adjective retest verb
Negative and opposite forms
untested adjective
Udtryk

put to the test

1
/pˈʊt tə ðə tˈɛst/
idiom

Challenge to prove ability/quality

To make someone or something show how good they are by facing a challenge.

Eksempler
  • The new policy will be put to the test during the busy season.
  • Her leadership skills were put to the test when the team faced a crisis.

stand the test of time

1
/stˈænd ðə tˈɛst əv tˈaɪm/
idiom

Remain effective over time

To continue to be good or important for many years.

Eksempler
  • This book has stood the test of time and is still popular today.
  • Good friendships can stand the test of time.

test the waters

1
/tˈɛst ðə wˈɔtɚz/
idiom informal

Try something on small scale first

To try a small part of an idea or plan before doing all of it.

Eksempler
  • We tested the waters by launching the product in one city first.
  • She decided to test the waters before investing heavily.

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