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[[t]tɛst[/t]]

n.

1) the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined:

a test of a new product[/ex]

2) the trial of the quality of something:

to put to the test[/ex]

3) a particular process or method for trying or assessing

4) a set of problems, questions, etc., for evaluating abilities or performance

5) chem.

a) a reaction used to identify or detect the presence of a chemical constituent

b) an indication obtained by means of such reactions

6) an oath or other confirmation of one's loyalty, religious beliefs, etc

7) to subject to a test of any kind

8) to undergo a test or trial

9) to perform on a test:

People test better in a relaxed environment[/ex]

10) to conduct a test:

to test for diabetes[/ex]

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Etymology: 1350–1400; ME: cupel < MF < L testū, testum earthen pot; akin to test II II

test

[[t]tɛst[/t]] n.

zool. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms

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Etymology: 1535–45; < L testa tile, shell