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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

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“The big test will come this week, as we see if there is any significant change in the number of laden tankers arriving in Malacca Strait,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In the longer term, it may become possible to test for these viruses in stool samples to assess the risk of colorectal cancer and potentially improve prevention and treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

The first test is whether Apple’s AI capital spending meaningfully steps up on one of the next few earnings calls.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

March unfolded like a stress test for U.S. counterterrorism authorities.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

That’s what I had said to Luc, the day I passed my final test in France, the day I met him when he appeared from behind the switchboard.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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