Word
SAT
Phoneticssat
US/ˈsæt/
UK/sˈæt/
Definitions
01past tense of sit
A1 · Beginner
v. the past tense of the verb 'sit'.
v. the past tense and past participle form of the intransitive verb 'sit'.
“We sat on the park bench for an hour and watched the birds.”
“The delegates sat in silence as the chairperson outlined the proposed changes to the organization's bylaws.”
Antonyms
02US college entrance exam
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun American English
n. a standard test that students in the US take to get into college.
n. Initialism of Scholastic Aptitude Test; a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.
“She spent the whole summer studying so she could get a high score on her SAT.”
“Many universities have moved toward test-optional policies, reducing the historical emphasis placed on a student's SAT results during the admissions process.”
Usage
Usually written in all capitals; often used in the plural (SATs) when referring to the testing process generally.
Synonyms
03UK school exams
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun British English
n. national tests taken by school children in the UK to check their progress.
n. Initialism of Statutory Assessment Tests; national curriculum assessments used in primary schools in England.
“The children were a bit nervous before starting their Key Stage 2 SATs.”
“Educational researchers often debate whether the pressure of the SATs negatively impacts the well-being of primary school pupils in the UK.”
Usage
Commonly used in the plural form 'SATs' in British English.
Synonyms
04day of the week
A2 · Elementary Countable noun
n. a short way of writing Saturday.
n. Abbreviation for Saturday; used primarily in calendars, schedules, and informal notes.
“The shop is open Mon–Fri 9:00 to 5:00 and Sat 10:00 to 2:00.”
“The itinerary lists the departure for Sat morning, though the exact time remains subject to the airline's final confirmation.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“More than 2 million students took the SAT exam in 2025.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/sat