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as in experiment
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
will need to run some tests on the blood sample to rule out blood poisoning
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as in exam
a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence
applicants for the cashier's position must first take a simple math test
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as in to sample
to put (something) to a test
please test this sample for the presence of lead
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as in to try
to subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress
all of these unnecessary questions are testing my patience
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Recent Examples of test
Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
From 1975 through 1985, a period in which the water at the base was known to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds, tests showed that TCE levels in the water were 70-fold higher than the permissible amount, a study found.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
David Szondy, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
The recent move shouldn't come as that much of a surprise; TechCrunch reported last month that X was testing free versions of Grok in regions like New Zealand.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The match will be part of a test of the natural-grass carpet system the stadium will use for the 2026 World Cup, when eight games will be played at SoFi.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
From 1975 through 1985, a period in which the water at the base was known to be contaminated with volatile organic compounds, tests showed that TCE levels in the water were 70-fold higher than the permissible amount, a study found.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Bell The idea has already been tested at the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) in New Mexico in 2023, with an engineering prototype of the Stop/Fold rotor assembly shot along the track to test their ability to fold under simulated flight conditions.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
The recent move shouldn't come as that much of a surprise; TechCrunch reported last month that X was testing free versions of Grok in regions like New Zealand.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 7 Dec. 2024
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And in a lot of ways, taking 20 flights in nine months is like running the same experiment over and over again.Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Russell Wilson experiment in Denver was such a failure that he was eventually cut from the team, despite the financial ramifications: the Broncos incurred $85 million in dead salary over the 2024 and 2025 seasons by releasing Wilson, the largest dead cap hit in league history.Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Both wore orange jumpsuits and handcuffs and sat next to their attorneys during the exam.Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
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The impact should be immediately observable in the exam's attempt rate and pass rate.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Before buying a full-size fragrance, sample it first as all ingredients react differently to individual body chemistries.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Guests may sample two teas as hostesses dressed in Victorian clothing describe the history of tea and offer instruction on tea etiquette.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Black soldier was tried in a military court, receiving the same legal treatment as four white soldiers court-martialed alongside him.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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For more widespread hair loss, people can try contact immunotherapy, which involves a healthcare professional applying a chemical to the skin.5 Another treatment is Litfulo, a pill from drug manufacturer Pfizer for people ages 12 and older with severe alopecia areata.Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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What has happened since is, in a way, similarly unprecedented: Reversing its rubber-stamp legacy, City Council is acting like a true legislative body and engaging in a spirited examination of the mayor’s budget.David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the league’s most efficient offense, the team relies on his ability to stretch the floor, his physicality on the boards, and his innate feel for the game.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The episode also gave Mescal opportunities to stretch in other ways.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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That's something Republicans in the Senate have pushed back on.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Politics Democrat Derek Tran ousts Republican Michelle Steel in competitive Orange County House race Nov. 27, 2024 The Orange County GOP pushed back on the voter fraud claims in a detailed email that went out last week to a mailing list of about 60,000 people, Avila said.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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While family relationships may be strained, there’s still room for fostering authentic connection on your terms.Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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Even at close quarters, most instinctively lean forward, straining to hear their manager over the din.Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Test.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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