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Meaning of Put To The Test
The primary meaning of "Put To The Test" is to subject something or someone to a series of challenges or trials to assess their quality, performance, or character.
Definitions
- To subject someone or something to a series of challenges or trials in order to assess their quality, performance, or character
- * To try something out or experiment with it in order to see how it works or to evaluate its effectiveness
Etymology of Put To The Test
The phrase "Put To The Test" originated from the idea of testing or proving something, with "test" coming from the Old French word "test" meaning "cupel" or "crucible", which was a vessel used to assay or test the quality of metals
The phrase has been in use since the 15th century, initially in the context of assaying metals, and later expanding to include other contexts such as evaluating people, ideas, or systems
Example Uses
- The new employee was put to the test on his first day, with a series of challenging tasks to complete
- * The company's new product was put to the test in a series of rigorous trials to evaluate its safety and effectiveness