test
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.
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.
A planned activity in science to find out new information.
A procedure carried out under controlled conditions to discover, demonstrate, or measure something scientifically.
- Base: test
- Plural: test, tests
- Base: test
- 3rd Person Singular: tests
- Present Participle: testing
- Past: tested
put to the test
1Challenge to prove ability/quality
To make someone or something show how good they are by facing a challenge.
- 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
1Remain effective over time
To continue to be good or important for many years.
- This book has stood the test of time and is still popular today.
- Good friendships can stand the test of time.
test the waters
1Try something on small scale first
To try a small part of an idea or plan before doing all of it.
- We tested the waters by launching the product in one city first.
- She decided to test the waters before investing heavily.