past / past participle
Checked what someone knew or could do, often with questions or tasks.
The teacher tested us on the last chapter.
We were tested on basic safety rules.
American English
How to pronounce tested
verbA2Very common word
TEHStihd
/ˈtʰɛs.tɪd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of test
Tested is used for both a completed action and a passive description of something that was checked or challenged.
Checked what someone knew or could do, often with questions or tasks.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past / past participle
Checked whether something worked, was safe, or contained a particular substance or problem.
The lab tested the water for lead.
The new alarm was tested before the store opened.
past / past participle
Made a person or thing face a difficult situation to see how it responded.
The crisis tested her leadership.
His patience was tested by the long delay.
Useful expressions
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.