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  • 1Test — Test, n. [OE. test test, or cupel, potsherd, F. t[^e]t, from L. testum an earthen vessel; akin to testa a piece of burned clay, an earthen pot, a potsherd, perhaps for tersta, and akin to torrere to patch, terra earth (cf. {Thirst}, and… …

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  • 2Test — Test, TEST or Tester may refer to:In science:* Experiment, part of the scientific method * Test (biology), the shell of sea urchins and certain microorganisms * Test method, a definitive procedure that produces a test result * Chemical test, a… …

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  • 3Test — Test, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Tested}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Testing}.] 1. (Metal.) To refine, as gold or silver, in a test, or cupel; to subject to cupellation. [1913 Webster] 2. To put to the proof; to prove the truth, genuineness, or quality of by… …

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  • 4Test — Test, Testa Tes ta, n.; pl. E. {Tests}, L. {Test[ae]}. [L. testa a piece of burned clay, a broken piece of earthenware, a shell. See {Test} a cupel.] 1. (Zo[ o]l.) The external hard or firm covering of many invertebrate animals. [1913 Webster]… …

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  • 5Test OS — is an open source project, founded to provide an educational kernel which can be used also as a research kernel, developed by a group of students of the National Institute of Computer (INI) Algeria. The kernel is now in an early development phase …

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  • 6Test — Test, n. [L. testis. Cf. {Testament}, {Testify}.] A witness. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Prelates and great lords of England, who were for the more surety tests of that deed. Ld. Berners. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 7Test — Test, v. i. [L. testari. See {Testament}.] To make a testament, or will. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] …

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  • 8test — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, vessel in which metals were assayed, potsherd, from Anglo French test, tees pot, Latin testum earthen vessel; akin to Latin testa earthen pot, shell Date: 14th century 1. a. chiefly British cupel b. (1) a… …

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  • 9.test — Infobox Top level domain name=.test background=#6CC introduced=1999 type=Reserved top level domain status=Reserved to prevent actual use registry=IANA sponsor=None intendeduse=Addresses used in internal testing, designed to never match an address …

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  • 10Test CD — A Test CD usually refers to a compact disc containing audible test tones such as sine waves. The specialized disc is used to calibrate (align) audio equipment. There are a variety of test CDs on the market today. ee also*Surround Sound …

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