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noun
A
procedure
intended
to
establish
the
quality
,
performance
,
or
reliability
of
something
,
especially
before
it
is
taken
into
widespread
use
.
The
new
software
underwent
rigorous
testing
before
its
release
.
The
teacher
gave
the
students
a
test
to
assess
their
understanding
of
the
material
.
The
car
passed
all
the
safety
tests
with
flying
colors
.
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verb
To
take
measures
to
check
the
quality
,
performance
,
or
reliability
of
something
.
The
scientists
tested
the
new
drug
on
a
small
group
of
volunteers
.
We
need
to
test
the
equipment
before
using
it
in
the
field
.
The
engineer
tested
the
bridge
for
structural
integrity
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
testum
Originally meant
an earthen pot
Background
The word 'test' comes from the Latin 'testum', which referred to an earthen pot used in the process of assaying metals. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to any trial or examination.