1a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use:both countries carried out nuclear tests in May [mass noun]:four fax modems are on test
a short written or spoken examination of a person’s proficiency or knowledge:a spelling test
an event or situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something by putting them under strain:this is the first serious test of the peace agreement
an examination of part of the body or a body fluid for medical purposes, especially by means of a chemical or mechanical procedure rather than simple inspection:a test for HIVeye tests
Chemistry a procedure employed to identify a substance or to reveal the presence or absence of a constituent within a substance.
the result of a medical examination or analytical procedure:a positive test for protein
a means of establishing whether an action, item, or situation is an instance of a specified quality, especially one held to be undesirable:a statutory test of obscenity
2 (Test)short for Test match.the first Test against New Zealand
3 Metallurgy a movable hearth in a reverberating furnace, used for separating gold or silver from lead.
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take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice:this range has not been tested on animalsseveral trial runs were carried out to test the special brakes
give (someone) a short written or oral examination of their proficiency or knowledge:all children are tested at eleven
judge or measure (someone’s proficiency or knowledge) by means of a test:the exam will test accuracy and neatness
reveal the strengths or capabilities of (someone or something) by putting them under strain:such behaviour would severely test any marriage
carry out a medical test on (a person, a part of the body, or a body fluid):he’s been tested for drugs
[no object, with complement] produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test or AIDS test:he tested positive for steroids during the race
Chemistry examine (a substance) by means of a reagent.
touch or taste (something) to check that it is acceptable before proceeding further:she tested the water with the tip of her elbow
put someone/thing to the test
find out how useful, strong, or effective someone or something is:complementary medicines should be put to the test in the same way as conventional medicines
stand the test of time
last or remain popular for a long time.
test the water
judge people’s feelings or opinions before taking further action.
