tests
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present tense formof test (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
testnounthe means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
Example Sentences
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The results of further tests to check for any sign that the cancer has spread have not yet been announced.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
But his doctors have said Leo's recovery has been progressing normally as they await the results of tests that will determine the course of action to take.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
He said it may hand off more of its bottling in some regions, even as it tests in Texas whether to merge its snack and drink delivery networks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Many California students who plan to apply to UC skip the tests, and many of them also apply to USC, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
"I can't leave my parents! And the docs may want to run more tests tomorrow. I've gotta stay until they know for sure what's going on."
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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