impact test

UK: /ˈɪmˌpækt tɛst/

Definition

Definition of impact test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

examination of how equipment or products handle a sudden hit

TECH.

Every new helmet model undergoes an impact test before approval.

drop test

materials science

TECH.

measurement of how a material breaks when hit suddenly

TECH.

The metal sample failed the impact test at low temperatures.

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Expressions with impact

cushion the impact

lessen the negative effects of something

The government introduced measures to cushion the impact of the economic downturn.

environmental impact

effect an action or project has on air water land and living things

The factory must reduce its environmental impact to meet new regulations.

absorb the impact

lessen the force of a hit or blow

The airbags absorb the impact during a collision.

have an impact on

cause a change or influence someone or something

Her words have an impact on the whole team.

lasting impact

effect that continues for a long time

The teacher's encouragement had a lasting impact on her students.

make an impact

influence others or their decisions

He made an impact on the team's strategy.

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 impact test in a sentence

Each batch of safety glass is sampled for an impact test.
Each batch of helmets undergoes an impact test.
The laboratory's new machine performs an impact test in milliseconds.

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French:essai de choc, ...
German:Aufpralltest, Schlagzähigkeitstest, ...
Italian:prova d'urto, ...
Spanish:ensayo de impacto, ...
Portuguese:ensaio de impacto, ...
Chinese:冲击试验, 冲击强度试验, ...
Japanese:衝撃試験, 急激な衝撃を与えて材料の壊れ方を調べる試験, ...
Arabic:اخْتِبار الصَّدْمَة, اخْتِبارُ الصَّدْماتِ, ...
Hebrew:מִבְחַן פְּגִיעָה, ...
Russian:ударное испытание, испытание ударом, ...
Ukrainian:ударне випробування, ...
Hindi:प्रभाव परीक्षण, इम्पैक्ट परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:আঘাত পরীক্ষা, প্রভাব পরীক্ষা, ...
Catalan:assaig d'impacte, ...
Czech:nárazová zkouška, rázová zkouška, ...
Danish:slagprøve, ...
Dutch:slagproef, slagvastheidstest, ...
Greek:δοκιμή κρούσης, δοκιμασία κρούσης, ...
Hungarian:ütésvizsgálat, ütővizsgálat, ...
Khmer:តេស្តធន់នឹងការប៉ះទង្គិច, ការធ្វើតេស្តធន់នឹងការប៉ះទង្គិច, ...
Korean:충격 시험, 충격 파괴 시험, ...
Persian:آزمون ضربه, ...
Polish:test udarowy, próba udarności, ...
Portuguese (BR):ensaio de impacto, ...
Romanian:test de impact, ...
Swedish:slagprov, slagprovning, ...
Thai:การทดสอบแรงกระแทก, ...
Turkish:darbe testi, darbeye dayanım testi, ...
Vietnamese:thử nghiệm va đập, thử va đập, ...

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