tested (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /tɛstɪd/
Definition
Examined or treated in a way that assesses the presence or absence of a disease, condition, or characteristic.
Examples
The students were tested on their knowledge of the subject.
The new drug has been rigorously tested for safety and efficacy.
He was tested for allergies after experiencing a rash.
How to Use tested
- tested for (prepositional phrase)
- Underwent examination to detect the presence of something. — "She was tested for COVID-19."
- tested on (prepositional phrase)
- Subjected to an experiment or examination using someone or something as the subject. — "The new medication was tested on animals before humans."
- tested by (prepositional phrase)
- Examined or assessed by a particular person or method. — "The students were tested by a new examiner."
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