Test - Definition and Overview

The words test and testing have many meanings:

Testing or experimentation is part of the scientific method, to verify or falsify an already formed expectation with an observation.
In manufacturing, quality control testing is a procedure designed to test the functionality of the product under potentially harmful conditions. This product is frequently called the unit under test, or UUT.
In the sport of cricket, a Test is a top-level match between two cricketing nations. Test matches are played with two innings a side, over five days.
In education, a test is used to measure students' performance, knowledge or skills.
The River Test is a river in Hampshire, England.
Test is also the professional wrestling name of Andrew Martin.
In Software engineering, testing is used to find bugs in programs.
In marketing, test can refer to a type of marketing research.

For a more complete list of articles on tests, see the List of tests.