nounπShareA challenge, trial."The difficult exam was a real test of her knowledge. "achievementconditionsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cupel or cupelling hearth in which precious metals are melted for trial and refinement."The assayer carefully placed the molten gold into the tests to separate it from the impurities during the refining process. "materialsubstanceutensilchemistryindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(academia) An examination, given often during the academic term."Students often feel stressed before big tests. "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA session in which a product or piece of equipment is examined under everyday or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability, etc."The company conducts rigorous tests on its new phones to ensure they can withstand drops and water damage. "technologytechnicalmachineindustryscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(normally βTestβ) A Test match."Australia and England play five Tests every Ashes series. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe external calciferous shell, or endoskeleton, of an echinoderm, e.g. sand dollars and sea urchins."After the tide receded, children collected several delicate, white tests from the sand, marveling at their intricate patterns. "biologyanimaloceannatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTesta; seed coat."The tests of the sunflower seeds were surprisingly thick, protecting the kernels inside. "biologyplantseedChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareJudgment; distinction; discrimination."The tests of friendship revealed who truly cared during my difficult time. "qualityabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo challenge."Climbing the mountain tested our stamina."actionprocesssituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo refine (gold, silver, etc.) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation."The jeweler carefully tests the gold to ensure its purity before selling it. "materialsubstancechemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or quality of by experiment, or by some principle or standard; to try."to test the soundness of a principle; to test the validity of an argument"sciencequalityeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(academics) To administer or assign an examination, often given during the academic term, to (somebody)."The teacher tests the students on grammar every Friday. "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions and examine it for its durability, etc."The engineers tested the new phone model in extreme heat and cold to ensure its durability. "technologysciencemachineindustryqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be shown to be by test."He tested positive for cancer."scienceeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo examine or try, as by the use of some reagent."to test a solution by litmus paper"sciencechemistrybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA witness."Sentence: "He was one of the tests to the will, present to verify the signature of the deceased." "lawpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attest (a document) legally, and date it."The lawyer tests the contract before the client signs, confirming its legality and recording the date. "lawbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a testament, or will."Before he passed away, my grandfather tests to his wishes by creating a detailed will that distributed his possessions fairly. "lawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading