考试 — meaning in English
kǎo shì
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English meaning
- check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- examination noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
- fitting adj Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
- peruse verb To read something carefully and thoroughly.
- test noun A set of questions or tasks used to check someone's knowledge or ability.
- try verb To make an attempt at doing something.
- witness noun A person who sees an event happen and can describe it afterward.
Senses
考试 is used for these senses in English:
- check An inspection or examination.
- examination The act of examining.
- fitting The act of trying on clothes to inspect or adjust the fit.
- test A session in which a product, piece of equipment, or system is examined under everyday or extreme conditions to evaluate its durability, etc.
- try An act of tasting or sampling.
- witness (countable) Something that serves as evidence; a sign or token.
check — full definition
- noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
- noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
- verb To examine or verify something.
examination — full definition
- noun A formal test of knowledge or ability, often written or oral and done under time pressure.
- noun A check by a doctor or other professional to assess health or condition.
- noun Close questioning, especially by a lawyer in court.