test paper
Americannoun
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the paper bearing a student's answers on an examination.
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Chemistry. paper impregnated with a reagent, as litmus, that changes color when acted upon by certain substances.
noun
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chem paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests See also litmus
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education
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the question sheet of a test
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the paper completed by a test candidate
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Etymology
Origin of test paper
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Remember the kid who sat next to you in math class and primly guarded his test paper from cheating eyes with a bent elbow?
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2024
The test paper, which the Department for Education insists was "rigorously trialled", has now been published.
From BBC • May 18, 2023
The school's principal, John Gray, said it would also help pupils who sat their first transfer test paper on Saturday think about something else.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2017
His third test paper on the duties of a railroad rate clerk was held up: "A little of the real McCoy popping over here."
From Time Magazine Archive
He looked at each test paper over and over, moving his lips as he read.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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