speed test

AmE: /ˈspiːd tɛst/

Definition

Definition of speed test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

measurementcheck that measures how fast something works or moves

I ran an internet speed test before starting the video conference.

education

timed exam designed to measure quick work rate

The math quiz was a strict speed test with only ten minutes allowed.

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Expressions with speed test

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internet speed test

test to measure internet connection speed

I ran an internet speed test to check my connection speed.

Expressions with speed

lightning speed

extremely high speed or great rapidity

The news spread across the internet at lightning speed.

speed up

increase speed or rate of something

The coach asked the runner to speed up.

on speed

adj.

happening very fast or intensely

The meeting was like a debate on speed.

speed freak

enthusiast of fast vehicles or activities

She's a speed freak who loves racing cars.

pick up speed

increase velocity or move faster

The car began to pick up speed on the highway.

full speed ahead

adv.

move forward with maximum speed or without hesitation

The team went full speed ahead with the project.

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.

Terms with speed test included in their meaning

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internet speed test

technology

test to measure internet connection speed

Examples of speed test in a sentence

We scheduled a speed test to compare the two database servers.
Students completed a typing speed test in the computer lab.
The language course began with a vocabulary speed test.

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French:test de vitesse, épreuve de vitesse, ...
German:Geschwindigkeitstest, Schnelligkeitstest, ...
Italian:test di velocità, ...
Spanish:prueba de velocidad, examen de velocidad, ...
Portuguese:teste de velocidade, prova cronometrada, ...
Chinese:速度测试, 速度测验, ...
Japanese:スピードテスト, 処理速度テスト, ...
Arabic:اخْتِبَار سُرْعَة, اختِبار السُّرعَة, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת מְהִירוּת, מִבְחַן זְרִיזוּת, ...
Russian:тест скорости, тест на скорость, ...
Ukrainian:тест швидкості, тест на швидкість, ...
Hindi:स्पीड टेस्ट, गति परीक्षा, ...
Bengali:স্পিড টেস্ট, গতিমাপক পরীক্ষা, ...
Catalan:test de velocitat, ...
Czech:rychlostní test, test zaměřený na rychlost práce, ...
Danish:hastighedstest, tidstest, ...
Dutch:snelheidstest, snelheidstoets, ...
Greek:τεστ ταχύτητας, διαγώνισμα ταχύτητας, ...
Hungarian:sebességteszt, tempóteszt, ...
Khmer:ការធ្វើតេស្តល្បឿន, តេស្តវាស់ល្បឿន, ...
Korean:속도 테스트, 속도 시험, ...
Persian:تست سرعت, امتحان سرعت, ...
Polish:test prędkości, test szybkości, ...
Portuguese (BR):teste de velocidade, avaliação de velocidade, ...
Romanian:test de viteză, test cronometrat, ...
Swedish:hastighetstest, hastighetsprov, ...
Thai:การทดสอบความเร็ว, ข้อสอบความเร็ว, ...
Turkish:hız testi, süreli test, ...
Vietnamese:bài kiểm tra tốc độ, bài thi tốc độ, ...

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