the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.

the trial of the quality of something

to put to the test.

a particular process or method for trying or assessing.

a set of questions, problems, or the like, used as a means of evaluating the abilities, aptitudes, skills, or performance of an individual or group; examination.

Psychology . a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual.

Chemistry .

the process of identifying or detecting the presence of a constituent of a substance, or of determining the nature of a substance, commonly by the addition of a reagent.

the reagent used.

an indication or evidence of the presence of a constituent, or of the nature of a substance, obtained by such means.

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

British . a cupel for refining or assaying metals.

to subject to a test of any kind; try.

Chemistry . to subject to a chemical test.

Metallurgy . to assay or refine in a cupel.

to undergo a test or trial; try out.

to perform on a test

People test better in a relaxed environment.

to conduct a test

to test for diabetes.

noun

analysis , approval , assessment , attempt , blue book , catechism , check , comp , confirmation , corroboration , countdown , criterion , dry run * , elimination , essay , evaluation , exam , experiment , final , fling * , go * , inquest , inquiry , inspection , investigation , lick * , oral * , ordeal , pop quiz , preliminary , probation , probing , proof , questionnaire , scrutiny , search , shibboleth , standard , substantiation , touchstone * , trial , trial and error * , trial run , try , tryout , verification , yardstick * , assay , experimentation , catechization , examination , quiz , benchmark , gauge , mark , measure , touchstone , yardstick , audition , crucible , norm , sounding board

verb

analyze , assay , assess , check , confirm , demonstrate , experiment , experimentalize , give a tryout , inquire , investigate , look into , make a trial run , match up , prove , prove out , put to the test , question , 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 , substantiate , try , try on , try on for size , try out , validate , verify , essay , examine , quiz , appraise , approve , audition , authenticate , criterion , determine , evaluate , exam , examination , experimental , explore , final , midterm , oral , ordeal , probe , refine , rehearse , sample , standard , taste , touchstone , trial

adjective

experimental , trial