test vs examine

examine vs test

test is a noun but examine is not a noun.

test and examine both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
test	Yes	No	Yes	No
examine	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, examine is a hypernym of test; that is, examine is a word with a broader meaning than test:

test: examine someone's knowledge of something
examine: question closely

As verbs, test and examine are synonyms defined as:

test and examine: put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to

Other synonyms of test include essay, prove, try, try out.

test (noun)	examine (noun)
the act of testing something
any standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or memory or intelligence or aptitude or personality etc
the act of undergoing testing
a hard outer covering as of some amoebas and sea urchins
trying something to find out about it
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

test (verb)	examine (verb)
undergo a test	consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
examine someone's knowledge of something	question closely
determine the presence or properties of (a substance)	question or examine thoroughly and closely
achieve a certain score or rating on a test	observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to	put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
show a certain characteristic when tested

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