Meaning of test in English
1. a critical examination to evaluate the qualities or abilities of a person or thing; trial
2. a short examination on a limited subject at school to test the knowledge or ability of a student; exam
We'll have a French test tomorrow.
3. a very unpleasant, painful or difficult experience
Chanel's practical designs and her entrepreneurial spirit have survived the test of time and now are part of fashion history.
1. examine and measure the quality, performance, reliability or strength of something in order to find out what is wrong with them before putting them into widespread use; check
The US tested nuclear weapons under the sea.
2. give pupils or students a short examination of their knowledge or ability; conduct a test
The teacher tested the whole class on a quadratic function.
3. give someone a short examination of a part of their body; check up
The doctor tested my hearing.