Test ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Test ( noun )

1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial.
2. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french test, te(s)t, from latin testum earthen vessel, shell, from neuter of testus of earthenware, witness; akin to latin testis witness.

Examples:

1. He took the test and passed with flying colors.
2. The test of the emergency broadcast system was only a drill.
3. The test results came back negative.
4. The teacher gave a test on the material covered in class that day.
5. The test flight of the new aircraft was a success.

(As a verb)

Test ( verb )

1. A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial.
2. A set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french test, te(s)t, from latin testum earthen vessel, shell, from neuter of testus of earthenware, witness; akin to latin testis witness.

Examples:

1. He took the test and passed with flying colors.
2. The test of the emergency broadcast system was only a drill.
3. The test results came back negative.
4. The teacher gave a test on the material covered in class that day.
5. The test flight of the new aircraft was a success.