Definition of Test

Noun: test test

A trial of something to see if or how it works
- trial, trial run, tryout, dummy run [Brit]
Any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity, memory, intelligence, aptitude or personality etc
"the test was standardized on a large sample of students"; "the mental test was standardized on a large sample of students"; "the psychometric test was standardized on a large sample of students";
- mental test, mental testing, psychometric test
A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
"when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions";
- examination, exam
The act of undergoing testing
"he survived the great test of battle";
- trial
The act of testing something
"in the experimental tests the amount of carbon was measured separately";
- trial, run
A hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

Verb: test test

Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
"Test this recipe";
- prove, try, try out, examine, essay, trial
Check for the presence of disease or infection
"test the blood for the HIV virus";
- screen
Examine someone's knowledge of something
"The teacher tests us every week";
- quiz
Show a certain characteristic when tested
"He tested positive for HIV"
Achieve a certain score or rating on a test
"She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"
Determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
Undergo a test
"She doesn't test well"