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tests

  • present tense form
    of test (3rd person singular).
    test
    noun
    the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.

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In early tests with diabetic mice, the technology successfully regulated blood sugar and also led to weight loss.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

Hearts should maybe explain what tests were done on the midfielder and on what basis they decided he was considered fit enough to carry on.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

However, an important question has remained: Can these tests reliably predict whether someone with normal cognitive function will eventually develop symptoms?

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

In California, more than 11% of flu tests are coming back positive—compared with around 1% this time last year, according to state health-department data.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"You'd better come along so we can run a few tests."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda