Tested
'tɛstɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo examine something to see if it is working correctly or to find out if it is good enough.
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To subject something to a procedure to determine its quality, performance, or validity.
The mechanic tested the car's brakes to ensure they were functioning properly.
💡 Simply: To check something out to make sure it works right or is good. Like when you try out a new toy to see if you like it.
👶 For kids: To try something to see if it's good or works.
More Examples
The company tested various marketing strategies before launching the campaign.
The athlete tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.
How It's Used
"Scientists tested the new vaccine on a group of volunteers."
"The students were tested on their knowledge of the subject."
"The software was rigorously tested before its release."
To cause something, such as patience or loyalty, to be strained or challenged.
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To experience a situation or emotion.
The couple's relationship was severely tested by financial difficulties.
💡 Simply: To go through a hard time or a difficult thing that shows how strong something is, like a friendship.
👶 For kids: When something is hard and it shows how strong something is.
More Examples
The politician's integrity was tested by the bribery scandal.
His courage was tested in the face of adversity.
How It's Used
"Their friendship was tested by years of separation."
"Her resilience was truly tested during the crisis."
Synonyms
Assessed
Checked
Evaluated
Examined
Challenged
Strained
Taxed
Idioms & expressions
Test the waters
To try something out cautiously or tentatively to assess the reaction or the situation.
"Before launching the new product, the company decided to test the waters with a small trial run."
Test of time
A situation that shows how something (such as value, durability, etc.) lasts for a long period of time.
"Classic literature has stood the test of time."
From Old French *tester*, meaning 'to examine or try,' from Latin *testum* 'a pot, a shell' and later 'a piece of earthenware used for testing metals'.
The word 'tested' has been used since the 13th century in English, derived from the Old French word 'tester'. Initially, it was related to examining or evaluating things through trial.
Memory tip
Imagine you're at a bakery and the baker *tests* the cake to see if it is ready for baking (by tasting it)!