(epistemology, philosophy) A form of abductive reasoning, application of intuition, or common sense regardless of technical parameters, to identify an ostensibly unknown subject by observing that subject's characteristics.

(idiomatic, social sciences, law, public policy) An informal method for assessing the maturity, reliability, or probity of a person, inviting one to judge whether one would entrust this person with the care of one's own children.

plural of test harness

The agglutination test for typhoid fever.

(computing) A software framework containing tests to verify the behaviour of other software components.

A soil test for fertility by determining its suitability for growing Azotobacter.

A test required in order to acquire a driver's licence.

An acute toxicity test in which a small amount of the test substance is applied to the eye or skin of a restrained, conscious animal which is subsequently observed.

plural of test site

(US, television) A test signal, typically broadcast at times when the transmitter is active but no program is being broadcast.