practical test
AmE: /ˈpræktɪkəl tɛst/
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Definition of practical test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationUKexam where a person must perform real tasks or skillsUK
  • The driving license includes a written exam and a practical test.
2.
evaluationsituation that shows if something works in real conditions
  • The busy holiday season was a practical test of our new booking system.
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Expressions with practical

for all practical purposesexp.
in almost every way
For all practical purposes, the project is complete.
practical examplen.
real-world instance used for illustration
He used a practical example to show how the software works.
practical experiencen.
knowledge gained through direct action
She has practical experience in managing teams.
practical joken.
playful trick to amuse at someone's expense
He played a practical joke on his friend at the party.
practical skillsn.
abilities useful for everyday tasks
Cooking and sewing are practical skills.
in practical termsadv.
in a way that shows what happens in real life
In practical terms, this rule means you must arrive early.

Expressions with test

test outv.
try something to evaluate its effectiveness
They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..
acid testn.
rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
pub testn.
test if most people think something is fair or reasonable
That policy doesn't pass the pub test.
straight-face testn.
evaluation if something can be said seriously
The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.
put to the testv.
evaluate something by testing or experimentation
The new software was put to the test yesterday.
stand the testv.
endure over time without failing
Their friendship stood the test of time.
test of timen.
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 patiencev.
push someone to see how long they stay calm
The children always test their teacher's patience.
test the waterv.
try something to see if it works
She decided to test the water before investing more money.
test the watersv.
try something new or explore before deciding or committing
She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

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Terms with practical test included in their meaning

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where the rubber meets the roadexp.
practical test
point where ideas are tested in real action
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practical test for pilots with an examiner

Examples of practical test in a sentence

  • Nursing students must complete a practical test in basic patient care.
  • The prototype car will undergo a practical test on public roads.
  • His leadership skills faced a practical test during the crisis.

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  1. French:épreuve pratique, essai pratique, ...
  2. German:praktische Prüfung, Praxistest, ...
  3. Italian:prova pratica, test pratico, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba práctica, ensayo práctico, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova prática, ...
  6. Chinese:实际操作考试, 实际检验, ...
  7. Japanese:実技試験, 実地の試験, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتِبَار عَمَلِيّ, تَجْرِبَة عَمَلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְחָן מַעֲשִׂי, מִבְחָן מַעֲשִׂי, ...
  10. Russian:практический экзамен, тест на практике, ...
  11. Ukrainian:практичний іспит, практичне випробування, ...
  12. Hindi:व्यावहारिक परीक्षा, व्यावहारिक कसौटी, ...
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