easy
We had a spelling test on Friday.
What does Test mean?
a way to check something, or to check it.
Dictionary definition
A test is a way to check knowledge, skill, quality, or evidence, and to test means to check something carefully.
Example sentences
Test in a sentence
medium
The class will test which paper bridge holds the most weight.
hard
A fair test changes only one variable so the results are easier to understand.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice test in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Test
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does test mean?
Test means a way to check something, or to check it.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to test?
Check is closest because it matches the meaning of test in this context.
Practice 3
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The class will ____ which paper bridge holds the most weight.
Test best completes the sentence.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Test
Voice settings
Sounds like
TEST
Listen, then repeat the word.
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
TEST
Learn
WordTest.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningTest means a way to check something, or to check it.
ExampleExample: We had a spelling test on Friday.
Your turn
Say Test
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced test.
Synonyms
Words like Test
Antonyms
Opposite words
guessAn answer made without checking.
assumptionAn idea accepted without enough proof or testing.
Synonym practice
Want to practice test synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The experiment tested how seeds grow in sunlight," then compare close word choices. Practice test synonyms.
Word family
Test word family
Related words
Explore related words
Student support
Understand Test
Hint for students
A test checks knowledge, skill, quality, health, or an idea. Test can name the check or the action of checking.
Common mix-up
A test is not always a school exam. Scientists test ideas, engineers test designs, and medical workers use tests to gather health information.
Try it in class or at home
Plan a fair test for two paper airplanes. Name what you will change, what you will measure, and what you will keep the same.
Teacher prompt
Compare a spelling test, a science test, and a medical test. What is being checked in each one?
Learning activities
Practice Test and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice TEST” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice TEST
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with TEST
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words