test

The word "test" can be a verb or a noun. Students in school takes tests to determine how much knowledge they have about a subject:

• The students are taking a test.
• How well did you do on the test?
• Do you like to take tests?

He’s taking a test.

You can also use "test" when someone wants to determine the strength of something:

• Test the water with your finger to see how warm it is.
• The government is testing the soil for pollutants.
• Elizabeth tested her employees’ honesty by leaving large amounts of cash lying around the office.
• Let’s take this car out for a test.
• Hold on. I’m going to test the brakes on this car.
• You should test out any furniture you’re thinking about buying by sitting in it.

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September 30, 2014