A1 noun Neutral #477 most common

test

/tɛst/

A medical procedure or examination used to check your health or find out if you have a specific illness. It usually involves a doctor or nurse checking your body, blood, or physical functions.

Examples

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1

I need to go to the hospital for a blood test tomorrow morning.

I need to go to the hospital for a blood test tomorrow morning.

2

The physician ordered a diagnostic test to confirm the patient's condition.

The physician ordered a diagnostic test to confirm the patient's condition.

3

I'm just waiting for my covid test results.

I'm just waiting for my covid test results.

Word Family

Noun
test
Verb
test
Adjective
tested
Related
tester
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Memory Tip

Think of T.E.S.T. as 'To Examine Some Tissue' to remember it's about checking your health.

Quick Quiz

The doctor wants me to have a ______ test to check my sugar levels.

Correct!

The correct answer is: blood

Examples

1

I need to go to the hospital for a blood test tomorrow morning.

everyday

I need to go to the hospital for a blood test tomorrow morning.

2

The physician ordered a diagnostic test to confirm the patient's condition.

formal

The physician ordered a diagnostic test to confirm the patient's condition.

3

I'm just waiting for my covid test results.

informal

I'm just waiting for my covid test results.

4

The study utilized a standardized test to measure physical endurance in participants.

academic

The study utilized a standardized test to measure physical endurance in participants.

5

The insurance company requires a health test before approving the policy.

business

The insurance company requires a health test before approving the policy.

Word Family

Noun
test
Verb
test
Adjective
tested
Related
tester

Common Collocations

blood test blood test
medical test medical test
eye test eye test
lab test lab test
test results test results

Common Phrases

run a test

to perform a medical examination

have a test

to undergo a medical examination

test positive

to show evidence of a condition or illness

Often Confused With

test vs exam

An 'exam' is often a longer, more formal evaluation, whereas a 'test' can be a quick specific check.

test vs text

A 'text' refers to written words, while a 'test' is an examination.

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Usage Notes

In a health context, 'test' is used for specific procedures (like a 'blood test') rather than a general consultation.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often say 'make a test' when they should say 'take a test' or 'have a test'.

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Memory Tip

Think of T.E.S.T. as 'To Examine Some Tissue' to remember it's about checking your health.

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Word Origin

From the Old French word 'test', meaning an earthen pot used by alchemists to check the purity of metals.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun (plural: tests) Used with verbs like 'take', 'have', 'run', or 'conduct'
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Cultural Context

In many countries, an annual 'physical test' or checkup is a standard part of preventative healthcare.

Quick Quiz

The doctor wants me to have a ______ test to check my sugar levels.

Correct!

The correct answer is: blood

More Health words

head

A1

The upper part of the human body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. It is supported by the neck and is the center for the senses and thinking.

ear

A1

The ear is the organ on the side of the head that humans and animals use to hear sounds. It also helps the body maintain its sense of balance.

mouth

A1

The opening in the lower part of the human face, surrounded by the lips, through which food is taken in and sounds and speech are emitted. It contains the teeth and the tongue and is the beginning of the digestive tract.

tooth

A1

A tooth is one of the hard, white objects in your mouth used for biting and chewing food. Humans have two sets of teeth during their lives: primary (baby) teeth and permanent (adult) teeth.

shoulder

A1

The shoulder is the part of the human body where the arm connects to the trunk. It consists of a large joint that allows the arm to rotate and move in many directions.

finger

A1

One of the five long, thin parts at the end of the human hand. Fingers are used for feeling, touching, and gripping objects.

stomach

A1

The organ in your body where food goes after you eat it to be broken down. It is also the front part of your body below the chest and above the legs.

leg

A1

A leg is one of the long parts of the body that humans and animals use for standing, walking, and running. It refers to the entire limb starting from the hip down to the ankle.

foot

A1

The foot is the part of the body at the bottom of the leg that a person stands on. It is used for balance, walking, running, and jumping.

toe

A1

A toe is one of the five separate parts at the end of the human foot. They help provide balance and support the weight of the body while standing or walking.

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