test

UK
/tɛst/
US
/tɛst/

Translations

testnoun
tests
pl
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US
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épreuvePour une situation qui met à l’épreuve les capacités ou la résistance.
The marathon was a true test of her endurance and determination.
Le marathon a été une véritable épreuve pour son endurance et sa détermination.
examenPour une épreuve écrite ou orale évaluant les connaissances.
The students were nervous about the math test scheduled for Friday.
Les élèves étaient nerveux à propos de l’examen de mathématiques prévu vendredi.
The new software underwent a rigorous test before being released to the public.
Le nouveau logiciel a subi un test rigoureux avant d’être mis à la disposition du public.
testPour un examen médical ou une analyse de dépistage.
He went to the clinic for a blood test to check his cholesterol levels.
Il est allé à la clinique pour un test sanguin afin de vérifier son taux de cholestérol.
Additional translations
essaiSurtout pour une évaluation préalable ou un essai de fonctionnement.
testverb
tested
Past Simple
tested
Past Participle
testing
Gerund
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The engineers will test the new software to ensure it functions correctly.
Les ingénieurs vont tester le nouveau logiciel pour s’assurer qu’il fonctionne correctement.
Additional translations
éprouverSoutenu ou littéraire, surtout au sens de mettre à l’épreuve.
testadjective
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Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to, intended for, or used in testing’ (e.g. test equipment, test pilot).
de testEmployé pour désigner ce qui sert à un test ou à des tests.
The engineer adjusted the settings on the test equipment.
L’ingénieur a ajusté les réglages du matériel de test.

Definitions

testnoun
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.
The new software underwent a rigorous test before being released to the public.
A short written or spoken examination of a person's proficiency or knowledge.
The students were nervous about the math test scheduled for Friday.
A situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something by putting them under strain.
The marathon was a true test of her endurance and determination.
A medical examination to determine the presence or absence of a disease or condition.
He went to the clinic for a blood test to check his cholesterol levels.
(Cricket) A match played between two national representative teams that is officially recognized as the highest standard of the sport, usually lasting up to five days.
England won the first Test at Lord’s by an innings and 25 runs.
testverb
To take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before putting it into widespread use or practice.
The engineers will test the new software to ensure it functions correctly.
To give someone a set of questions, problems, or exercises to measure their knowledge, ability, or experience.
The teacher will test the students on their understanding of the material covered in class.
To reveal the strengths or capabilities of someone or something by putting them under strain or pressure.
The marathon will test the runners' endurance and determination.
testadjective
Relating to, serving as, or used for a test or for testing.
The engineer adjusted the settings on the test equipment.