Definition of "Test" :

noun: the act of testing something

noun: the act of undergoing testing

"He survived the great test of battle."

noun: any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc

"The test was standardized on a large sample of students."

noun: a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins

noun: trying something to find out about it

noun: a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

"When the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions."

verb: undergo a test

"She doesn't test well."

verb: examine someone's knowledge of something

"The teacher tests us every week."

verb: determine the presence or properties of (a substance)

verb: achieve a certain score or rating on a test

"She tested high on the LSAT and was admitted to all the good law schools."

verb: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

"Test this recipe."

verb: test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

verb: show a certain characteristic when tested

"He tested positive for HIV."