achievement test

noun

1. a test designed to measure the knowledge or proficiency of an individual in something that has been learned or taught, as arithmetic or typing.

achievement test

noun

1. psychol a test designed to measure the effects that learning and teaching have on individuals

Word History and Origins

Origin of achievement test¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Prior to kindergarten, the children participating all took some variety of intelligence test or achievement test.

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