Pronunciation

/test/

Definitions

• Noun: A process or examination designed to assess a person’s knowledge, skill, or ability, often in an educational or professional setting. ["A test is a way to measure one’s understanding."](https://www.merriam-webster.com/[dictionary](/post/dictionary/)/[test](/post/test/))
• Verb: To subject to a test or evaluation. ["The students were tested on their grammar skills."](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/[definition](/post/definition/)/english/[test](/post/test/))
• Noun: A challenge or trial, especially in terms of resilience or perseverance. ["She passed the toughest test of her life with flying colors."](https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/[test](/post/test/)+[of](/post/of/)+[one](/post/one/)%27s+mettle)

Phrases

• “Take a test” means to complete an examination or assessment.
• “Pre-test” refers to an initial evaluation before the main test.
• “Post-test analysis” involves examining results after a test has been administered.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The students were nervous about the final exam, which was the most challenging test of the semester.”
• Verb: “After months of training, he tested his endurance by running a marathon.”
• Noun: “She faced a tough mental test when deciding whether to quit her job or stick it out.”

Synonyms

• Examination
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Quiz
• Trial
• Challenge
• Examination paper
• Testimony
• Proof

Antonyms

• Ease
• Relaxation
• Confirmation
• Certainty (in the sense of confirmation)