test

A procedure or examination designed to measure the performance, aptitude, or qualifications of an individual, or the quality, reliability, or capability of a product, system, or idea. While often translated as "prueba" or "examen," the English word 'test' frequently encompasses a formal, standardized, or systematic assessment that doesn't always have a single, direct, and equally broad equivalent in Spanish. It implies a structured evaluation against specific criteria.

• The students prepared for their final test all week. — This refers to a formal academic assessment.
• We need to run more tests on the new software before its release. — This refers to quality assurance or reliability checks.
• The athlete passed the drug test with flying colors. — This refers to a formal screening procedure.

To subject (someone or something) to a procedure or examination in order to establish their performance, aptitude, qualifications, or the quality, reliability, or capability of a product, system, or idea.

• The company will test the new product for safety before selling it. — To evaluate the safety of the product.
• Her patience was severely tested by the long delays. — To challenge or push the limits of someone's patience.
• Scientists are testing a new vaccine against the virus. — To conduct experiments or trials.

Pertaining to or used as a preliminary trial or experiment; serving as a means of evaluation.

• The team is working on a test version of the software. — A preliminary or experimental version.
• This is just a test flight before the official launch. — A flight conducted for evaluation purposes.