Word: TESTS
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Definition of TESTS
- A challenge, trial.
- A cupel or cupelling hearth in which precious metals are melted for trial and refinement.
- (academia) An examination, given often during the academic term.
- To challenge.
"Climbing the mountain tested our stamina."
- To refine (gold, silver, etc.) in a test or cupel; to subject to cupellation.
- To put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or quality of by experiment, or by some principle or standard; to try.
"to test the soundness of a principle; to test the validity of an argument"
- A witness.
- To attest (a document) legally, and date it.
- To make a testament, or will.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "tests" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "tests" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TESTS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TESTS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TESTS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TESTS:
- # the tests effect
- # master of tests
- # playing with tests
- # in terms of tests
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