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- [test]
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- [test]
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Definitions of tested word
- noun tested the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial. 1
- noun tested the trial of the quality of something: to put to the test. 1
- noun tested a particular process or method for trying or assessing. 1
- noun tested a set of questions, problems, or the like, used as a means of evaluating the abilities, aptitudes, skills, or performance of an individual or group; examination. 1
- noun tested Psychology. a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual. 1
- noun tested Chemistry. the process of identifying or detecting the presence of a constituent of a substance, or of determining the nature of a substance, commonly by the addition of a reagent. the reagent used. an indication or evidence of the presence of a constituent, or of the nature of a substance, obtained by such means. 1
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Origin of tested
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English: cupel < Middle French < Latin testū, testum earthen pot; akin to test2
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Parts of speech for Tested
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tested popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
tested usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tested
adj tested
- applied — An applied subject of study has a practical use, rather than being concerned only with theory.
- battle-scarred — adversely affected from the experience of battle, or some other traumatic experience
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- failsafe — Electronics. pertaining to or noting a mechanism built into a system, as in an early warning system or a nuclear reactor, for insuring safety should the system fail to operate properly.
adjective tested
- adventured — Simple past tense and past participle of adventure.
- creditworthy — A creditworthy person or organization is one who can safely be lent money or allowed to have goods on credit, for example because in the past they have always paid back what they owe.
- examined — Simple past tense and past participle of examine.
- experienced — Having knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially a profession or job, gained over a period of time.
- goofproof — (of a product, procedure, etc.) designed to be simple enough for anyone to use or implement.
verb tested
- apperceived — Simple past tense and past participle of apperceive.
- assayed — Simple past tense and past participle of assay.
- canvassed — to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, or the like from.
- dunned — to make repeated and insistent demands upon, especially for the payment of a debt.
- mousetrapped — Simple past tense and past participle of mousetrap.
noun tested
- auditioned — Simple past tense and past participle of audition.
- crunched — Simple past tense and past participle of crunch.
- essayed — Simple past tense and past participle of essay.
- lessoned — Simple past tense and past participle of lesson.
Antonyms for tested
adj tested
- developmental — Developmental means relating to the development of someone or something.
adjective tested
- experiential — Involving or based on experience and observation.
- experimental — (of a new invention or product) based on untested ideas or techniques and not yet established or finalized.