test
noun
the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
have tested
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present perfectof test.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The attacks on Saudi Arabia have tested the country's infrastructure and resilience, the energy minister acknowledged earlier this week.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Hana Bank and Dunamu have tested an overseas remittance service, but regulatory and operational issues remain unresolved.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The Spaniard was direct and had a penalty shout turned down but he should have tested Sels at least when he fired a first-half effort wide from inside the box.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
However, relatively few trials have tested whether changing these behaviors can directly reduce that risk.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
Massasoit was an adroit politician, but the dilemma he faced would have tested Machiavelli.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
