tested
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈtɛstɪd// UK //tˈɛstɪd// test·ed
The mechanic tested the brakes to make sure the car was safe.
The teacher tested the students on their vocabulary knowledge at the end of the week.
Engineers tested the bridge's structural integrity under extreme weather conditions to ensure it could withstand the predicted hurricane season.
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it can also be used in the passive voice.
Pitfall
The teacher tested to the studentsThe teacher tested the studentsThe verb is transitive and takes a direct object without a preposition.