Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-something-to-the-test
idiom
/pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ tə ðə tɛst/
Definition
To try something out to determine its effectiveness or quality.
Examples
- Before buying the new smartphone, she decided to put it to the test by comparing its features with her current device.
- The scientist put the new drug to the test in clinical trials to see if it was effective in treating the disease.
- He put his theory to the test by conducting a series of experiments.
Meaning
This phrase means to evaluate or assess something by utilizing it in a practical or real-world situation.
Synonyms
- evaluate
- assess
- try out
- test out
