American English
/tʰɛst̚/
One syllable.
A set of questions or tasks used to measure what someone knows or can do.
Practice out loudA set of questions or tasks used to measure what someone knows or can do.
I have a math test tomorrow.
She passed the driving test on her second try.
Say take a test when you answer it. A teacher can give or write a test.
math test · driving test · take a test · pass a test
a test on + subject
a test in + subject
A medical check that looks for signs of a disease or checks how the body is working.
The doctor ordered a blood test.
The test results came back normal.
blood test · medical test · lab test · test results
have/get + a test for + condition
wait for + test results
A difficult situation that shows how good, strong, or capable someone or something is.
The long hike was a real test of his endurance.
This first game will be a good test for our new team.
real test · test of patience · good test · test of strength
a test of + quality/ability
a good/real test for + person/team
To check what someone knows or can do, often with questions or tasks.
The teacher tested us on the last chapter.
The interview tested my knowledge of tax law.
test students · test your knowledge · test understanding · test someone's skills
test + someone + on + subject
test + someone's + knowledge of + subject
A chance to drive a vehicle before deciding whether to buy it.
We took the SUV for a test drive.
To use something in a real or difficult situation to see how well it works.
The field trial put the new machine to the test.
To get a medical result that shows a condition is present or absent.
She tested negative for the virus.