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test
Noun
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A test is writing that many learners do in a room at the same time so that people are able to see how much knowledge the learners have.
I'm happy because I got a high mark on the test.
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A test is something someone does to see if something works.
The person did a good test of the machine by pushing all the buttons and watching the machine.
test
Verb
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The action of testing; to try something out to see whether it works.
He tested the software many times.
probe
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verb
(= examine)
question or examine thoroughly and closely
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verb
examine physically with or as if with a probe
probe an anthill
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noun
an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity
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noun
an exploratory action or expedition
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noun
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
there was a congressional probe into the scandal
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noun
a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities