test

• "This approach has been tried with good results"
• "Test this recipe"

Synonyms

• provebe shown or be found to be; establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; provide evidence for; prove formally; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; increase in volume; cause to puff up with a leaven; take a trial impression of ; obtain probate of
• tryearnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; make an effort or attempt; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of; take a sample of; examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process; give pain or trouble to; test the limits of; melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities; put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice
• try output to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; try something new, as in order to gain experience; perform in order to get a role; take a sample of
• examineconsider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; question or examine thoroughly and closely ; question closely ; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
• essayan analytic or interpretive literary composition ; a tentative attempt ; make an effort or attempt; put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

• "screen the blood for the HIV virus"

Synonyms

• screentest or examine for the presence of disease or infection; examine methodically; examine in order to test suitability; project onto a screen for viewing; prevent from entering; separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff ; protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm ; a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing ; a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight; the display that is electronically created on the surface of the large end of a cathode-ray tube ; a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; a protective covering consisting of netting; the personnel of the film industry; a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles ; partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

• "The teacher tests us every week"
• "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"

Synonyms

• quizexamine someone's knowledge of something; an examination consisting of a few short questions

• "He tested positive for HIV"

• "She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"

• "She doesn't test well"

• "a sample for ten days free trial"
• "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"

Synonyms

• trialthe act of testing something; trying something to find out about it; the act of undergoing testing; (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications; an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
• trial runtrying something to find out about it
• tryouttrying something to find out about it; a test of the suitability of a performer

• "the test was standardized on a large sample of students"

Synonyms

• mental testany standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
• mental testingany standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
• psychometric testany standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc

• "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"

Synonyms

• examinationthe act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) ; a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; formal systematic questioning ; a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) ; the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
• exama set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• "he survived the great test of battle"
• "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"

Synonyms

• trialthe act of testing something; trying something to find out about it; the act of undergoing testing; (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications; an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

• "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"
• "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"

Synonyms

• trialthe act of testing something; trying something to find out about it; the act of undergoing testing; (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications; an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
• runa score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely; the act of testing something; a race run on foot; an unbroken series of events; (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team; a regular trip; the act of running; the continuous period of time during which something (a machine or a factory) operates or continues in operation; unrestricted freedom to use; the production achieved during a continuous period of operation (of a machine or factory etc.); a small stream ; a race between candidates for elective office; a row of unravelled stitches; the pouring forth of a fluid ; an unbroken chronological sequence; a short trip; move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time; flee; stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; direct or control; have a particular form; move along, of liquids; perform as expected when applied; change or be different within limits; run, stand, or compete for an office or a position; cause to emit recorded audio or video; move about freely and without restraint, or act as if running around in an uncontrolled way; have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be operating, running or functioning; change from one state to another; cause to perform; be affected by; continue to exist; occur persistently; carry out a process or program, as on a computer or a machine; include as the content; carry out; pass over, across, or through; cause something to pass or lead somewhere; make without a miss ; deal in illegally, such as arms or liquor ; cause an animal to move fast; be diffused; sail before the wind ; cover by running; extend or continue for a certain period of time; set animals loose to graze ; keep company; run with the ball; travel rapidly, by any (unspecified) means; travel a route regularly; pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals); compete in a race; progress by being changed; reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating; come unraveled or undone as if by snagging; become undone