Test
noun
An exam or evaluation to measure someone's knowledge or ability.
John has a math test tomorrow
Often appears as...
- pass a test
- fail a test
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To check or measure something.
The doctor will test your hearing
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- test someone's patience
- test a theory
noun
A method or procedure for checking quality or performance.
They have to perform a crash test on the car
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- crash test
- stress test
noun
A difficult situation or challenge that requires strength or patience.
Living in a new country is a real test of your resilience
Often appears as...
- test of endurance
- test of patience
verb
To try or experiment with something to see if it works.
Let’s test the new software to see if there are any bugs
Often appears as...
- test a theory
- test the waters
noun
A jargon in cricket for a match played between national representative teams and considered the sport's highest standard of play.
He was selected for the second Test match against Australia.
Often appears as...
- test cricket
- test match
noun
An exam or evaluation to measure someone's knowledge or ability.
John has a math test tomorrow
Often appears as...
- pass a test
- fail a test
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To check or measure something.
The doctor will test your hearing
Often appears as...
- test someone's patience
- test a theory
noun
A method or procedure for checking quality or performance.
They have to perform a crash test on the car
Often appears as...
- crash test
- stress test
noun
A difficult situation or challenge that requires strength or patience.
Living in a new country is a real test of your resilience
Often appears as...
- test of endurance
- test of patience
verb
To try or experiment with something to see if it works.
Let’s test the new software to see if there are any bugs
Often appears as...
- test a theory
- test the waters
noun
A jargon in cricket for a match played between national representative teams and considered the sport's highest standard of play.
He was selected for the second Test match against Australia.
Often appears as...
- test cricket
- test match
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Performance
A 'test' in school measures how well you understand a subject.
After studying, she felt ready for the history test.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Required
Students often need to study a lot to do well on a test.
I have a test next week; time to hit the books!
Pro Tip 3/3Anxiety Trigger
Tests can make students nervous, as they are important for grades.
She gets test anxiety, especially during finals.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Performance
A 'test' in school measures how well you understand a subject.
After studying, she felt ready for the history test.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Required
Students often need to study a lot to do well on a test.
I have a test next week; time to hit the books!
Pro Tip 3/3Anxiety Trigger
Tests can make students nervous, as they are important for grades.
She gets test anxiety, especially during finals.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Performance
A 'test' in school measures how well you understand a subject.
After studying, she felt ready for the history test.
Pro Tip 2/3Preparation Required
Students often need to study a lot to do well on a test.
I have a test next week; time to hit the books!
Pro Tip 3/3Anxiety Trigger
Tests can make students nervous, as they are important for grades.
She gets test anxiety, especially during finals.
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And while a more recent study did show that reaction times and errors increase for some bilingual students in cross-language tests, it also showed that the effort and attention needed to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
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features to do certain things don't be surprised if it does it and if you design a school system based on the principles of industrialism and conformity and you strangle it with a culture of standardized testing which bleeds the life out of teachers and students alike don't be surprised if
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Chinese officials used them to determine aptitude for various government posts. The subject matter included philosophy, farming, and even military tactics. Standardized tests continued to be used around the world for the next two millennia, and today, they're used for everything
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Why do people get so...
Worrying about being able to solve math problems, or not doing well on a test, eats up working memory, leaving less of it available to tackle the math itself. People can suddenly struggle with even basic math skills, like arithmetic, that they've otherwise mastered.
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Can you solve the temple...
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How do pregnancy tests...
The test starts when urine is applied to the exposed end of the strip. As the fluid travels up the absorbent fibers, it will cross three separate zones, each with an important task. When the wave hits the first zone, the reaction zone,
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they must leave their icy birthplace and make their way to the sea every test they face hones skills they'll need later in life but one challenge stops them in their tracks
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Ze Frank: Are you human?
This is the human test, a test to see if you are a human. Please raise your hand if something applies to you. Are we agreed? Yes? Then let's begin.
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Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
He tests the barrier, but it stands firm. It appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match.
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Jealousy Bites PIPE Brain...
we've invited these babies puppies and their respective Guardians to take part in what might be the cutest experiment we've ever conducted our toddlers and pooches will be put through a series of tests to measure one thing jealousy the question is when it comes to getting jealous is the highly evolved human
Video examples
The benefits of a...
And while a more recent study did show that reaction times and errors increase for some bilingual students in cross-language tests, it also showed that the effort and attention needed to switch between languages triggered more activity in, and potentially strengthened, the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
Video examples
Expanding our definition...
features to do certain things don't be surprised if it does it and if you design a school system based on the principles of industrialism and conformity and you strangle it with a culture of standardized testing which bleeds the life out of teachers and students alike don't be surprised if
Video examples
Should we get rid of...
Chinese officials used them to determine aptitude for various government posts. The subject matter included philosophy, farming, and even military tactics. Standardized tests continued to be used around the world for the next two millennia, and today, they're used for everything
Video examples
Why do people get so...
Worrying about being able to solve math problems, or not doing well on a test, eats up working memory, leaving less of it available to tackle the math itself. People can suddenly struggle with even basic math skills, like arithmetic, that they've otherwise mastered.
Video examples
Can you solve the temple...
there is no guaranteed way to test them to determine which are cursed. Can you figure out a way to ensure that you all escape? Don't worry about the possessed students attacking or otherwise harming the others. This curse only affects their communication.
Video examples
How do pregnancy tests...
The test starts when urine is applied to the exposed end of the strip. As the fluid travels up the absorbent fibers, it will cross three separate zones, each with an important task. When the wave hits the first zone, the reaction zone,
Video examples
10 TOP Natural History...
they must leave their icy birthplace and make their way to the sea every test they face hones skills they'll need later in life but one challenge stops them in their tracks
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Ze Frank: Are you human?
This is the human test, a test to see if you are a human. Please raise your hand if something applies to you. Are we agreed? Yes? Then let's begin.
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Polar Bear vs Walrus PIPE...
He tests the barrier, but it stands firm. It appears that the world's largest land carnivore has met his match.
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Freddie Gibbs
American Musician
I think that 'Pinata' album is going to stand the test of time. It's going to be a moment in hip-hop, whether people know it or not. It's nothing else like that in rap. It's going to forever hold its place.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
There's no better way to test a person than to put them in the middle of a war. That's clearly going to show what kind of a character you're telling a story about.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Composer
Real men are sadly lacking in this world, for when they are put to the test they prove worthless.
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Pete Townshend
British Musician
I've learned a huge amount because I've been tested and, more importantly, I've been trusted.
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Marcia Gay Harden
American Actress
It's important that kids learn, but I really don't like all the testing, testing, testing.
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James Comey
American Public Servant
ISIL does something al-Qaida would never imagine: they test people by tasking them.
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Bob Beauprez
American Politician
Paul Ryan is a nationally tested leader that is widely known and respected.
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Walter Annenberg
American Businessman
The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.
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Bubba Wallace
American Driver
I'm being tested each and every day. That's how life is.
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Joe Namath
American Athlete
I've tested life and I've learned what works for me.
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Freddie Gibbs
American Musician
I think that 'Pinata' album is going to stand the test of time. It's going to be a moment in hip-hop, whether people know it or not. It's nothing else like that in rap. It's going to forever hold its place.
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Steven Spielberg
American Director
There's no better way to test a person than to put them in the middle of a war. That's clearly going to show what kind of a character you're telling a story about.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Composer
Real men are sadly lacking in this world, for when they are put to the test they prove worthless.
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Pete Townshend
British Musician
I've learned a huge amount because I've been tested and, more importantly, I've been trusted.
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Marcia Gay Harden
American Actress
It's important that kids learn, but I really don't like all the testing, testing, testing.
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James Comey
American Public Servant
ISIL does something al-Qaida would never imagine: they test people by tasking them.
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Bob Beauprez
American Politician
Paul Ryan is a nationally tested leader that is widely known and respected.
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Walter Annenberg
American Businessman
The test of character is having the ability to meet challenges.
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Bubba Wallace
American Driver
I'm being tested each and every day. That's how life is.
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Joe Namath
American Athlete
I've tested life and I've learned what works for me.
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