test
gb/tˈɛst/ us/tˈɛst/
A2
English
~ 1300
vizsga, dolgozat, teszt, tesztel, ellenőriz, kipróbál, vizsgálat, kísérlet
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
take/do/pass/fail [a test]
I have a driving test tomorrow.
Holnap lesz a vezetési vizsgám.
The students took the math test this morning.
A diákok ma reggel megírták a matematikadolgozatot.
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.
Learner examples
I have a test at school today.
Ma dolgozatot írok az iskolában.
She passed the test easily.
Könnyen átment a vizsgán.
We will take a test in English class.
He did not pass the driving test.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'test' with 'exam'. 'Exam' is usually more formal or important, but both can be used in school contexts.
Meaning
An examination or assessment
Collocations
take a test
|pass a test
|fail a test
|test results
|practice test
Synonyms
exam (Slightly more formal; often used in academic contexts.)
|
assessment (More general term, used in education and workplace evaluations.)
Antonyms
guess (Not a true opposite in form, but contrasts with the idea of measured evaluation.)
Themes
education
|work
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A set of questions or tasks to see how much you know or can do.
An examination or set of questions used to measure someone's knowledge, skill, or performance.
VERB
B1
2
Usage pattern:
test [something] for [quality/problem]
They tested the new software before releasing it.
Az új szoftvert tesztelték a kiadás előtt.
The mechanic tested the brakes on my car.
A szerelő ellenőrizte az autóm fékeit.
We need to test the water for bacteria.
She tested the microphone before the speech.
Learner examples
The doctor tested my eyes.
Az orvos ellenőrizte a látásomat.
He tested the new phone.
Kipróbálta az új telefont.
We will test the car before buying it.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'test' with 'try'. 'Try' focuses on personal experience; 'test' focuses on checking function or quality.
Meaning
To check quality or performance
Collocations
test a product
|test the water
|test the system
|test for accuracy
Synonyms
check (More general and informal; can refer to quick or simple verification.)
|
trial (Often used for longer or more formal testing periods.)
Antonyms
ignore (Not paying attention to performance or quality; opposite in action.)
Themes
science
|technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definition
To try something to see if it works well or is good.
To examine or try something in order to find out how well it works or what it is like.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
The lab performed several tests on the sample.
A laboratórium több vizsgálatot végzett a mintán.
A blood test confirmed the diagnosis.
Egy vérvizsgálat megerősítette a diagnózist.
They ran tests to check the safety of the drug.
Learner examples
The doctor did a blood test.
Az orvos vérvizsgálatot végzett.
The lab made a test on the water.
A laboratórium vizsgálatot végzett a vízmintán.
We will have a medical test next week.
Meaning
A scientific procedure or experiment
Collocations
laboratory test
|blood test
|medical test
|run a test
Synonyms
experiment (More general and can be broader than a controlled scientific procedure.)
Themes
science
|medicine
|technology
Definition
A planned activity in science to find out new information.
A procedure carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or measure something scientifically.
Grammar
Dictionary form
test
IPA
GB/tˈɛst/
US/tˈɛst/
Syllables & stress
test (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: test
- Plural: test, tests
Verb
- Base: test
- 3rd Person Singular: tests
- Present Participle: testing
- Past: tested
Word family
Forms
Core family
tester
noun
Related words
testable
adjective
retest
verb
Negative and opposite forms
untested
adjective
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- We tested the waters by launching the product in one city first.
- She decided to test the waters before investing heavily.