Definition of Test

probatur, experior (experiri; expertus )

(v. t.)
To refine, as gold or silver, in a test, or cupel; to subject to cupellation.
  

(v. t.)
To put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or quality of by experiment, or by some principle or standard; to try; as, to test the soundness of a principle; to test the validity of an argument.
  

(v. t.)
To examine or try, as by the use of some reagent; as, to test a solution by litmus paper.
  

(v. i.)
To make a testament, or will.
  

(n.)
That with which anything is compared for proof of its genuineness; a touchstone; a standard.
  

(n.)
Means of trial; as, absence is a test of love.
  

(n.)
Judgment; distinction; discrimination.
  

(n.)
Examination or trial by the cupel; hence, any critical examination or decisive trial; as, to put a man's assertions to a test.
  

(n.)
Discriminative characteristic; standard of judgment; ground of admission or exclusion.
  

(n.)
Alt. of Testa
  

(n.)
A witness.
  

(n.)
A reaction employed to recognize or distinguish any particular substance or constituent of a compound, as the production of some characteristic precipitate; also, the reagent employed to produce such reaction; thus, the ordinary test for sulphuric acid is the production of a white insoluble precipitate of barium sulphate by means of some soluble barium salt.
  

(n.)
A cupel or cupelling hearth in which precious metals are melted for trial and refinement.
  

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test
copy n : (printing) a trial impression made to check for errors [syn: proof]

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Meaning
A sure test, giving an incontestable result.
Origin
From Gold Rush days in the USA. Gold doesn't react to most acids as other metals do, but does react to nitric acid. To confirm that a find was gold they used this acid in 'the acid test'.
ref: Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, 15th edition

iarracht, iarraidh, ionsaí

Arwystl = n. a test; a pledge

evidence

(jocular) wry attempt to fix a faulty piece of equipment, usually electronic, by dropping it

test something by using it for a short while: “road-testing several types of letterhead”

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Noun
1. any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc; "the test was standardized on a large sample of students"
(synonym) mental test, mental testing, psychometric test
(hypernym) mental measurement
(hyponym) intelligence test, IQ test
2. the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
(synonym) trial, run
(hypernym) attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
(hyponym) assay
3. the act of undergoing testing; "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"
(synonym) trial
(hypernym) attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
4. trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
(synonym) trial, trial run, tryout
(hypernym) experiment, experimentation
(hyponym) field trial, field test
(derivation) prove, try, try out, examine, essay
5. 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"
(synonym) examination, exam
(hypernym) communication, communicating
(hyponym) bar examination, bar exam
6. a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
(hypernym) covering, natural covering, cover

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Verb
1. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
(synonym) prove, try, try out, examine, essay
(hypernym) judge
(hyponym) control, verify
(derivation) trial, trial run, tryout
2. test or examine for the presence of disease or infection; "screen the blood for the HIV virus"
(synonym) screen
(hypernym) check
3. examine someone's knowledge of something; "The teacher tests us every week"; "We got quizzed on French irregular verbs"
(synonym) quiz
(hypernym) examine
(derivation) examination, exam
4. show a certain characteristic when tested; "He tested positive for HIV"
(hypernym) be
(derivation) trial, run
5. achieve a certain score or rating on a test; "She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools"
(hypernym) score
(derivation) trial
6. determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
(hypernym) determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
(derivation) trial, run
7. undergo a test; "She doesn't test well"
(hypernym) take, undergo, submit
(derivation) examination, exam

The event of a price movement that approaches a support level or a resistance level established earlier by the market. A test is passed if prices do not go below the support or resistance level, and the test is failed if prices go on to new lows or highs.

Fear of taking tests

A device or technique used to measure the performance, skill level, or knowledge of a learner on a specific subject matter. It usually involves quantification of results -- a number that represents an ability or characteristic of the person being tested.

n. 1. Real users bashing on a prototype long enough to get thoroughly acquainted with it, with careful monitoring and followup of the results. 2. Some bored random user trying a couple of the simpler features with a developer looking over his or her shoulder, ready to pounce on mistakes. Judging by the quality of most software, the second definition is far more prevalent. See also demo.

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shaken; test; beaten
  

Both 'D' hands, palms down, simultaneously execute a single circle, the right hand moving in a clockwise direction and the left in a counterclockwise direction. Upon completion of the circle, both hands open into the '5' position and move straight down a short distance. (The hands actually draw question marks in the air.)