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tests

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈtɛsts// UK //tˈɛsts// tests

n. a set of questions or activities used to check how much you know or how well you can do something. You take these in school or at a doctor's office to find out the truth about a situation.

n. a procedure or series of questions intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, or to measure a person's knowledge or ability.


SIMPLE

The students are studying hard for their final tests.

CONTEXTUAL

The laboratory conducted several blood tests to determine the cause of the patient's sudden fatigue.

COMPLEX

While standardized tests provide a baseline for comparing student performance across different regions, critics argue they fail to capture the nuances of individual creative potential.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with the verbs 'take', 'pass', 'fail', or 'administer'.

Pitfall

I made a test yesterdayI took a test yesterdayLearners often use 'make' or 'do' with tests, but the standard collocation for a student is 'take' or 'sit'.

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