testing

(noun) the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works. Example: "They agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons."

(noun) an examination of the characteristics of something. Examples: "There are laboratories for commercial testing." "It involved testing thousands of children for smallpox."

(noun) the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned. Synonyms: examination.

(verb) put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to. Synonyms: test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay. Examples: "This approach has been tried with good results." "Test this recipe."

(verb) test or examine for the presence of disease or infection. Synonyms: screen, test. Example: "Screen the blood for the hiv virus."

(verb) examine someone's knowledge of something. Synonyms: quiz, test. Examples: "The teacher tests us every week." "We got quizzed on french irregular verbs."

(verb) show a certain characteristic when tested. Synonyms: test. Example: "He tested positive for hiv."

(verb) achieve a certain score or rating on a test. Synonyms: test. Example: "She tested high on the lsat and was admitted to all the good law schools."

(verb) determine the presence or properties of (a substance). Synonyms: test.

(verb) undergo a test. Synonyms: test. Example: "She doesn't test well."