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Common collocations with test in American Collocation

test verb

US /test/

thoroughly

adequately
exhaustively
extensively
fully
properly
rigorously
stringently
systematically
thoroughly

The system has been rigorously tested to ensure security.

scientifically

clinically
empirically
experimentally
scientifically

Using new DNA techniques, these speculations can be tested experimentally.

objectively

independently
objectively

It has been independently tested and proven to work.

regularly

annually
periodically
regularly
routinely

The only way to tell whether the ammonia levels are acceptable is to regularly test the water.

Our designs have been extensively tested by outdoor experts.

The efficacy of disinfectants is routinely tested in laboratories.

theory

assumption
hypothesis
prediction
theory

Linguists can test their own hypotheses against information in the database.

how effective or good something is

accuracy
effectiveness
efficacy
feasibility
performance
robustness
validity
viability

The overall aim was to test the effectiveness of conference participation in changing behaviour.

someone’s knowledge or skill

ability
knowledge
skill
understanding

The Quiz section gives you the chance to test your knowledge.

product

formula
model
product
prototype
vaccine

Are any of your products tested on animals?

sample

sample

In seed samples tested by scientists, 12 per cent were found to contain contaminants.

study the results of a test

analyse
evaluate
interpret

The workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about evaluating diagnostic tests.