📒 an examination of somebody’s knowledge or ability, consisting of questions for them to answer or activities for them to perform
- an IQ test
- test on something a test on irregular verbs
- test in something Students take standardized tests in English and maths.
📒 a medical examination to discover what is wrong with you or to check the condition of your health
- The hospital is doing some tests.
- We'll need to perform a series of tests.
- test for something screening tests for cancer
📒 an experiment to discover whether or how well something works, or to find out more information about it
- the results of laboratory tests
- to conduct a nuclear test
- Tests have shown high levels of pollutants in the water.
📒 a situation or an event that shows how good, strong, etc. somebody/something is
- The local elections will be a good test of the government's popularity.
- He saw their separation as a test of the strength of their love.
- The calls for tax reform pose a severe test for the government.
📒 a cricket or rugby match played between the teams of two different countries, usually as part of a series of matches on a tour
- They played well in the first Test against South Africa.
- He will be first choice for the opening test against the All Blacks.
📒 to put somebody/something in a situation that will show what their or its true qualities are
- His theories have never really been put to the test.
- The latest pay dispute has really put her management skills to the test.
📒 to prove to be good, popular, etc. over a long period of time
- Whether this new technology will stand the test of time remains to be seen.
📒 to teach students only what is necessary in order to pass a particular test, rather than help them develop a range of skills