Αγγλικά

test

gb/tˈɛst/ us/tˈɛst/
A2 Αγγλικά
~ 1300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό A2 entity
1

An examination or assessment

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

Μοτίβο χρήσης: take/do/pass/fail [a test]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'test' with 'exam'. 'Exam' is usually more formal or important, but both can be used in school contexts.
Συνώνυμα
exam (Slightly more formal; often used in academic contexts.) | assessment (More general term, used in education and workplace evaluations.)
Αντώνυμα
guess (Not a true opposite in form, but contrasts with the idea of measured evaluation.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
take a test |pass a test |fail a test |test results |practice test
Θέματα
education |work |science |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • 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.
Ρήμα B1 action
2

To check quality or performance

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

Μοτίβο χρήσης: test [something] for [quality/problem]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'test' with 'try'. 'Try' focuses on personal experience; 'test' focuses on checking function or quality.
Συνώνυμα
check (More general and informal; can refer to quick or simple verification.) | trial (Often used for longer or more formal testing periods.)
Αντώνυμα
ignore (Not paying attention to performance or quality; opposite in action.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
test a product |test the water |test the system |test for accuracy
Θέματα
science |technology |daily life |core_vocabulary |work
Παραδείγματα
  • 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The doctor tested my eyes.
  • He tested the new phone.
  • We will test the car before buying it.
Ουσιαστικό technical B1 action
3

A scientific procedure or experiment

A planned activity in science to find out new information.

Συνώνυμα
experiment (More general and can be broader than a controlled scientific procedure.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
laboratory test |blood test |medical test |run a test
Θέματα
science |medicine |technology
Παραδείγματα
  • The lab performed several tests on the sample.
  • A blood test confirmed the diagnosis.
  • They ran tests to check the safety of the drug.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The doctor did a blood test.
  • The lab made a test on the water.
  • We will have a medical test next week.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
test
IPA
GB/tˈɛst/
US/tˈɛst/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
test (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: test
  • Plural: test, tests
Verb
  • Base: test
  • 3rd Person Singular: tests
  • Present Participle: testing
  • Past: tested
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
tests noun testing verb B1 tested verb
Core family
tester noun
Related words
testable adjective retest verb
Negative and opposite forms
untested adjective
Εκφράσεις

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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

Παραδείγματα
  • 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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