test

Definition

A test is an activity or set of questions used to find out what someone knows, can do, or how something works. It can refer to an exam in school or a way to check the quality or ability of things or people.

Usage & Nuances

'Test' can be both a noun and a verb. Common phrases: 'take a test' (students), 'run a test' (on machines), 'test results.' In schools, 'test' is often shorter or less important than an 'exam.' Can be formal or informal depending on context.

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