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- [test]
- /tɛst/
- /ʌnˈtestɪd/
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- [test]
- /tɛst/
Definitions of untested word
- noun untested the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial. 1
- noun untested the trial of the quality of something: to put to the test. 1
- noun untested a particular process or method for trying or assessing. 1
- noun untested a set of questions, problems, or the like, used as a means of evaluating the abilities, aptitudes, skills, or performance of an individual or group; examination. 1
- noun untested Psychology. a set of standardized questions, problems, or tasks designed to elicit responses for use in measuring the traits, capacities, or achievements of an individual. 1
- noun untested Chemistry. the process of identifying or detecting the presence of a constituent of a substance, or of determining the nature of a substance, commonly by the addition of a reagent. the reagent used. an indication or evidence of the presence of a constituent, or of the nature of a substance, obtained by such means. 1
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Origin of untested
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English: cupel < Middle French < Latin testū, testum earthen pot; akin to test2
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Parts of speech for Untested
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
untested popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
untested usage trend in Literature
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adjective untested
- inexperienced — not experienced; lacking knowledge, skill, or wisdom gained from experience.
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