control test

UK: /kənˈtrəʊl tɛst/

Definition

Definition of control test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

science

TECH.

test run on unchanged sample to compare with experimental results

TECH.

We performed a control test using untreated cells for comparison.

quality control

TECH.

standard check used to see if products or systems meet rules

TECH.

Each batch undergoes a control test before leaving the factory.

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Expressions with control

under control

adj.

not causing any immediate concern

The patient's condition is under control.

control freak

person with obsessive need to control events

She is a control freak about her wedding plans.

damage control

actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem

The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke.

outta control

adj.

not manageable or under control

The party got outta control after midnight.

beyond one's control

adj.

not able to be controlled by someone

The delay was beyond his control.

out of control

adj.

wildly unrestrained or violent

The party got out of control after midnight.

Expressions with test

test out

try something to evaluate its effectiveness

They decided to test out the new software before full deployment.

acid test

rigorous test to determine quality or value

The new policy faces its acid test next month.

pub test

test if most people think something is fair or reasonable

That policy doesn't pass the pub test.

straight-face test

evaluation if something can be said seriously

The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.

put to the test

evaluate something by testing or experimentation

The new software was put to the test yesterday.

stand the test

endure over time without failing

Their friendship stood the test of time.

test of time

ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period

Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time.

test someone's patience

push someone to see how long they stay calm

The children always test their teacher's patience.

test the water

try something to see if it works

She decided to test the water before investing more money.

test the waters

try something new or explore before deciding or committing

She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

Examples of control test in a sentence

We compared the drug trial group with the control test results.
The lab runs a control test with every new batch of chemicals.
A failed control test triggered a full review of the production line.

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French:test témoin, essai standard, ...
German:Kontrolltest, Kontrollprüfung, ...
Italian:test di controllo, controllo di qualità, ...
Spanish:prueba de control, test de control, ...
Portuguese:teste de controlo, ...
Chinese:对照试验, 控制测试, ...
Japanese:対照試験, 管理試験, ...
Arabic:اِخْتِبَار ضَابِط, اخْتِبار رَقابِيّ, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת בִּיקּוֹרֶת, בְּדִיקַת בְּקָרָה, ...
Russian:контрольное испытание, контрольная проверка, ...
Ukrainian:контрольний тест, контрольна перевірка, ...
Hindi:नियंत्रण परीक्षण, गुणवत्ता परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:নিয়ন্ত্রণ পরীক্ষা, মান নিয়ন্ত্রণ পরীক্ষা, ...
Catalan:prova de control, test de control, ...
Czech:kontrolní test, ...
Danish:kontrolforsøg, standardtest, ...
Dutch:controletest, controleproef, ...
Greek:δοκιμή ελέγχου, έλεγχος ποιότητας, ...
Hungarian:kontrollvizsgálat, ellenőrző vizsgálat, ...
Khmer:ការធ្វើតេស្តត្រួតពិនិត្យ, ការត្រួតពិនិត្យគុណភាព, ...
Korean:대조 실험, 관리 시험, ...
Persian:آزمایش شاهد, آزمون کنترل, ...
Polish:test kontrolny, kontrola testowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):teste de controle, verificação de controle, ...
Romanian:test martor, probă de control, ...
Swedish:kontrolltest, kontrollprov, ...
Thai:การทดสอบแบบควบคุม, การทดสอบควบคุมคุณภาพ, ...
Turkish:kontrol testi, standart test, ...
Vietnamese:thí nghiệm đối chứng, bài kiểm tra đối chứng, ...

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