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test

[test] / tɛst /
NOUN
examination, quiz
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis approval assessment attempt check evaluation experiment final inquiry inspection investigation search standard trial
STRONG
catechism comp confirmation corroboration countdown criterion elimination essay exam fling go inquest lick oral ordeal preliminary probation probing proof questionnaire scrutiny shibboleth substantiation touchstone try tryout verification yardstick
WEAK
blue book dry run pop quiz trial and error trial run
Antonyms
STRONG
conclusion
VERB
examine, quiz
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze assess check confirm demonstrate investigate prove question try verify
STRONG
assay experiment inquire substantiate validate
WEAK
experimentalize give a tryout look into make a trial run match up prove out put to the test run idea by someone run it up a flagpole see how it flies see how wind blows send up a balloon shake down stack up try on try on for size try out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discredit disprove invalidate

Example Sentences

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The astronauts must adhere to a sleep routine to ensure they're rested for the mission that will see them slingshot around the Moon and conduct a battery of test maneuvers, equipment checks and scientific observations.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

There remains a concern, however, that energy disruption may last beyond the actual conflict and test the resilience of businesses and households in the coming months, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Their actions will stand the test of time.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Approaching the end of the regular season, the Lakers looked at Thursday’s game against the defending NBA champions as a test, forward Jake LaRavia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Now that I know how to draw Lewis dot diagrams, I’d like to get my test over with.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.