test
noun
the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
am testing
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present progressiveof test (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“I have been told many times that I do not look like this name so I am testing a hypothesis.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2022
“I am testing the élite in this country,” he said.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 13, 2016
I made an ID and am testing to see if it works.”
From Slate ● Jan. 14, 2013
“I am testing for the upper Academy tomorrow, and not to brag, sir, but I’m pretty confident of my advancement.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
It has now been thinned and I am testing it here to affirm that it is acceptable for writing.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
