severe test
sɪˈvɪə tɛst
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Definition of severe test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
challengedifficult challenge or trial
  • The marathon was a severe test of endurance.
ordeal trial tribulation
2.
evaluationrigorous examination or assessment
  • The final exam was a severe test for all students.
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Expressions with severe

deal a severe blowv.
deliver a powerful hit or strike
The boxer dealt a severe blow to his opponent's jaw.
severe weathern.
dangerous weather conditions strong enough to threaten safety or cause damage
The forecast warns of severe weather across the region tonight.
severe blown.
very hard hit or event causing great harm or sadness
Losing his job was a severe blow to his confidence.
severe acute respiratory syndromen.
coronavirus-induced pneumonia with severe symptoms
Doctors treated patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome.
severe combined immunodeficiencyn.
genetic disorder causing weak immune system from birth
Severe combined immunodeficiency requires early diagnosis and treatment.
severe renal impairmentn.
serious medical condition where the kidneys work much worse than normal
Dosage must be reduced in patients with severe renal impairment.

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.

Terms related to severe test

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Terms with severe test included in their meaning

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cruciblen.
challenge
severe trial or test leading to change
they have been sorely triedexp.
life
experience severe hardship or challenges that test strength

Examples of severe test in a sentence

  • The final exam proved to be a severe test for the students.
  • The certification process was a severe test of their skills.
  • The competition posed a severe test for the participants.

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  1. French:test sévère, test rigoureux, ...
  2. German:harte Prüfung, strenge Prüfung, ...
  3. Italian:test severo, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba dura, prueba rigurosa, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova difícil, exame rigoroso, ...
  6. Chinese:严峻的考验, 严格的考试, ...
  7. Japanese:厳しい試練, 厳しい試験, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتِبار قاسٍ, اِخْتِبار صارِم, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְחָן קָשֶׁה, מִבְחָן קָשֶׁה, ...
  10. Russian:серьёзное испытание, суровое испытание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:суворе випробування, суворий іспит, ...
  12. Hindi:कठिन परीक्षा, कठोर परीक्षण, ...
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