tested
ˈtɛstɪd
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Definition of tested - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
evaluationexamined or evaluated by a test
  • The tested samples confirmed the hypothesis..
assessed evaluated examined
2.
validationproven to be useful or correct
  • The tested method improved our results significantly.
proven verified
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proven reliable through repeated use or experience
This is a tried and tested method for success.
experience a very difficult or challenging situation
Her patience was sorely tested by the delays.
tested for safety in a crash
The car is crash-tested to ensure passenger safety.
proven to work well and last over many years
This is a time-tested method for solving problems.
given only after checking someone's financial need
The scholarship is means-tested, so only some students get it.
ways that have been proven to work well before
We used tried and tested methods to solve the problem.

Origin of tested

Latin, testare (to witness)

Terms with tested included in their meaning

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education
tested for knowledge or ability
medical
result indicating presence of what was tested
triedadj.
trusted
proven reliable or effective after being tested
testing
being tested or evaluated temporarily
medical
examined or tested for a specific purpose
reliability
reliable methods tested over time
testing
not tried or tested for effectiveness
legal
laboratory where evidence from crimes is tested using scientific methods

Examples of tested in a sentence

  • Only tested methods were used in the experiment.
  • The tested software passed all quality checks.
  • Only tested theories were included in the report.

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  1. French:testé, éprouvé, ...
  2. German:untersucht, bewährt, ...
  3. Italian:esaminato, collaudato, ...
  4. Spanish:examinado, comprobado, ...
  5. Portuguese:avaliado, comprovado, ...
  6. Chinese:经过测试的, 经过验证的, ...
  7. Japanese:検査済み, 検証済みの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُخْتَبَر, مجرَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִבְדָּק, מוּכָח, ...
  10. Russian:проверенный, испытанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевірений, випробуваний, ...
  12. Hindi:परीक्षित, प्रमाणित, ...
test
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Definition of test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
academicformal examination to assess knowledge or skills
  • She studied hard for the math test.
assessment exam quiz
2.
experimentdeliberate action to find out effectiveness
  • The test showed the new software's capabilities.
assessment experiment trial
3.
educationseries of questions to measure intelligence or aptitude
  • The IQ test was challenging.
assessment exam quiz

Verb

tr.
1.
quality checkexamine something to determine its quality or performance
  • They will test the new software for bugs.
assess evaluate examine
2.
academic evaluationadminister an examination to assess knowledge or skills
  • The teacher will test the students on Friday.
assess examine quiz
3.
skill checkchallenge someone to reveal their capabilities
  • The coach will test the athlete's endurance.
assess evaluate examine
4.
scientific procedureconduct experiments to identify substances or properties
  • The lab technician will test the water for contaminants.
analyze examine
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try something to evaluate its effectiveness
They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..
rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
test if most people think something is fair or reasonable
That policy doesn't pass the pub test.
evaluation if something can be said seriously
The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.
evaluate something by testing or experimentation
The new software was put to the test yesterday.
endure over time without failing
Their friendship stood the test of time.

Origin of test

Latin, testum (earthen pot)

Examples of test in a sentence

  • He felt confident after completing the science test.
  • The test revealed flaws in the design.
  • A test was conducted to ensure safety.
  • The math test was surprisingly easy.
  • She studied hard for the history test.
  • The doctor recommended a routine test for cholesterol levels.

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  1. French:test, tester, ...
  2. German:Test, testen, ...
  3. Italian:esame, testare, ...
  4. Spanish:examen, probar, ...
  5. Portuguese:teste, testar, ...
  6. Chinese:考试, 检测, ...
  7. Japanese:試験, テストする, ...
  8. Arabic:اِمْتِحَان, اِخْتَبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְחָן, לִבְחוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:экзамен, тестировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іспит, тестувати, ...
  12. Hindi:परीक्षा, जाँचना, ...
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