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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

put to the test

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.06 in modern English

Syllables
put -to the test
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

puts to the test (present, singular) putting to the test (participle, present)

Phrases

put one through one's paces

Frequently Paired Words

put one through one's paces

Questions

What does put to the test mean?
To test (something or someone); to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.

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