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   test

   /tɛst/

   noun

   • 1. a procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use: "both countries carried out nuclear tests in May" Similar trialexperimentpilot studytry-outcheckexaminationassessmentevaluationappraisalinvestigationinspectionanalysisscrutinyscrutinizationstudyprobeexplorationscreeningauditionscreen testtechnical:assay
   • ▪ a short written or spoken examination of a person's proficiency or knowledge: "a spelling test" Similar examexaminationpaperset of questionsquiz
   • ▪ an event or situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something by putting them under strain: "this is the first serious test of the peace agreement"
   • ▪ an examination of part of the body or a body fluid for medical purposes, especially by means of a chemical or mechanical procedure rather than simple inspection: "researchers developed a test for the virus"
   • ▪ a procedure employed to identify a substance or to reveal the presence or absence of a constituent within a substance.
   • ▪ the result of a medical examination or analytical procedure: "a positive test for protein"
   • ▪ a means of establishing whether an action, item, or situation is an instance of a specified quality, especially one held to be undesirable: "a statutory test of obscenity" Similar criterionproofindicationyardsticktouchstonestandardmeasurelitmus testbarometer
   • 2. short for Test match
   • 3. a movable hearth in a reverberating furnace, used for separating gold or silver from lead.

   verb

   • 1. take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of (something), especially before putting it into widespread use or practice: "this range has not been tested on animals" Similar try outtrialcarry out trials onput to the testput through its pacesexperiment withpilotcheckexamineassessevaluateappraiseinvestigateanalysescrutinizestudyprobeexploresamplescreentechnical:assay
   • ▪ give (someone) a short written or oral examination of their proficiency or knowledge: "all children are tested at eleven"
   • ▪ judge or measure (someone's proficiency or knowledge) by means of a test: "the exam will test accuracy and neatness"
   • ▪ reveal the strengths or capabilities of (someone or something) by putting them under strain: "such behaviour would severely test any marriage" Similar put a strain onstraintaxtrymake demands onstretchdrainsapchallenge
   • ▪ carry out a medical test on (a person, a part of the body, or a body fluid): "he's been tested for drugs"
   • ▪ produce a specified result in a medical test, especially a drugs test or AIDS test: "he tested positive for steroids during the race"
   • ▪ examine (a substance) by means of a reagent.
   • ▪ touch or taste (something) to check that it is acceptable before proceeding further: "she tested the water with the tip of her elbow"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a cupel used to treat gold or silver alloys or ore): via Old French from Latin testu, testum ‘earthen pot’, variant of testa ‘jug, shell’. Compare with test2. The verb dates from the early 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. testability noun
   • 2. testee noun

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2. www.geeksforgeeks.org › test-caseHow to write Test Cases - Software Testing - GeeksforGeeks

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Software testing is known as a process for validating and verifying the working of a software/application. It makes sure that the software is working without any errors, bugs, or any other issues and gives the expected output to the user.

3. www.browserstack.com › guide › software-testingWhat is Software Test Methodology? (With 6 Test Methodologies)

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Directs organizational structure, project management, and the implementation of testing techniques. Software testing methodologies handle your project requirements, bugs, issues, and test cases in a sole integrated environment, with complete traceability throughout the test lifecycle.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › chi-squared-testChi-squared test | Definition, Formula, Types, & Facts ...

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   Sep 28, 2024 · Chi-squared test, a hypothesis-testing method in which observed frequencies are compared with expected frequencies for experimental outcomes. In hypothesis testing, data from a sample are used to draw conclusions about a population parameter or a population probability distribution.

5. www.browserstack.com › guide › what-is-system-testingWhat is System Testing? (Examples, Use Cases, Types)

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   Oct 7, 2024 · System testing is a critical phase in the software development lifecycle that ensures the complete application functions as intended before release. It involves validating both functional and non-functional requirements through a structured process that includes planning, design, execution, and closure. 1.

6. www.geeksforgeeks.org › test-plan-software-testingTest plan - Software Testing - GeeksforGeeks

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   Sep 26, 2024 · A test plan is a comprehensive document outlining all testing-related activities for a project. It details what will be tested, how, and by whom, serving as a blueprint for testing and coordinating among the QA team.

7. www.analyticsvidhya.com › blog › 2021Parametric and Non-Parametric Test: A Complete Guide

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   Oct 10, 2024 · Learn about parametric and non-parametric tests, their importance, differences, and various types like T-Test, Z-Test, ANOVA, Chi-Square Test.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Turing_testTuring test - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Turing test, originally called the imitation game by Alan Turing in 1950, [ 2 ] is a test of a machine's ability to exhibit intelligent behaviour equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human.