CEFR A2

tested

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: checked, examined, evaluated, assessed

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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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