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aptitude test

American

noun

any of various tests given to measure abilities, as manual dexterity, visual acuity, reasoning, or verbal comprehension, and used to assist in the selection of a career.

aptitude test British

noun

a test designed to assess a person's ability to do a particular type of work

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Etymology

Origin of aptitude test

First recorded in 1920–25

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aptitude test

After her divorce, she went to Indiana University Southeast to sit for an aptitude test.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

After failing an aptitude test with tech company IBM as a young man in Hackney, east London, he started selling car aerials from a van, and later transistor radios.

From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2025

Mr. Andes joined the Army with a college degree and top scores on the military aptitude test.

From New York Times ● May 2, 2024

She said students should also take a career aptitude test to help them determine what career best suits their skills, interests and personalities.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 24, 2020

In the room is a reclining metal chair, similar to the one I sat in during the aptitude test.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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