Phrase guide

put to the test

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To test (something or someone); to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • He got a new bicycle yesterday, so I expect that today he will want to take it out riding and put it to the test.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: toetsen — test or evaluate
  • Esperanto: elprovi — test or evaluate
  • German: auf die Probe stellen — test or evaluate
  • Italian: valutare — test or evaluate
  • Italian: rivalutare — test or evaluate
  • Italian: mettere alla prova — test or evaluate
  • Latin: perīclitor — test or evaluate
  • Latin: experior — test or evaluate
  • Spanish: poner a prueba — test or evaluate
  • Spanish: poner a probatura — test or evaluate
  • Swedish: sätta på prov — test or evaluate
  • Ottoman Turkish: دكهمك (deñemek) — test or evaluate