From HomoExcelsior

1. a test of one's eyesight; subjecting a hypothesis to a test; a test of an athlete's endurance. 2. A series of questions, problems, or physical responses designed to determine knowledge, intelligence, or ability. 3. Haynes Johnson 4. A physical or chemical change by which a substance may be detected or its properties ascertained. 5. A reagent used to cause or promote such a change. 6. A positive result obtained. 7. A cupel. 8. tested the pen by scribbling on scrap paper; testing each mango for ripeness by pressing and smelling it; testing job applicants. 9. To determine the presence or properties of (a substance). 10. To assay (metal) in a cupel. 11. To undergo a test. 12. test for acid content; test for the presence of an antibody. 13. took the entrance examinations and tested high. 14. test positive for the tubercle bacillus.