perīclitor — meaning in English

English meaning

• prove verb To show, by evidence or argument, that something is true.
• test noun A set of questions or tasks used to check someone's knowledge or ability.

Senses

perīclitor is used for these senses in English:

• prove (transitive) To put to the test, to make trial of.
• put to the test (transitive, idiomatic) To test (something or someone); to evaluate, scrutinize or explore by testing or experimentation.
• test To challenge, to put a strain on (something).

prove — full definition

1. verb To show, by evidence or argument, that something is true.
2. verb To turn out to be, after time or testing.
3. verb In baking, to let dough rise before it's baked.

test — full definition

1. noun A set of questions or tasks used to check someone's knowledge or ability.
2. noun A procedure used to check how well something works or holds up under certain conditions.
3. noun A difficult situation or event that reveals someone's true character or ability.
4. verb To check the quality, performance, or truth of something by trying it out.
5. verb To give someone an examination to measure their knowledge or skill.

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