A procedure for critical evaluation; a means of determining the presence, quality, or truth of something; a trial: a test of one's eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete's endurance.
A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability.
A basis for evaluation or judgment: "A test of democratic government is how Congress and the president work together” ( Haynes Johnson).
Chemistry A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained.
Chemistry A reagent used to cause or promote such a change.
Chemistry A positive result obtained.
A cupel.
To subject to a test; try: tested the pen by scribbling on scrap paper; testing job applicants.
To determine the presence or properties of (a substance).
To assay (metal) in a cupel.
To undergo a test.
To administer a test: test for acid content; test for the presence of an antibody.
To achieve a score or rating on tests: tested high on the entrance exams.
To exhibit a given characteristic when subjected to a test: test positive for the tubercle bacillus.
A hard external covering, as that of certain amoebas, dinoflagellates, and sea urchins.