knowledge or skill gained through personal involvement or practice

to conduct a scientific test or investigation; a trial or procedure to demonstrate a known truth or examine a hypothesis

to conduct a trial or test; a scientific experiment or investigation

to experience for oneself

to examine formally or technically to ensure quality, compliance, or to determine condition

to test or put someone or something to the test

to confirm the truth or accuracy of a theory, hypothesis, or result through experimental testing

to inspect and formally accept (a project, goods, or work) upon checking that specifications or standards are met

a medical examination of a corpse to determine the cause of death

a quiz, examination, or assessment used to measure a person's knowledge or skills

to conduct a chemical examination or laboratory test

to examine or check something, such as goods or documents, to verify their condition, quality, or authenticity

to perform or undergo a medical blood examination

to be fulfilled or happen as predicted (of a prophecy, dream, or promise)

proving to be correct or coming true, specifically referring to predictions, prophecies, or divinations

to examine the eyes or measure vision to determine a lens prescription

inspection of goods

a tried and tested medical prescription

an assessment of public opinion by questioning a representative sample

(philosophy) a priori

to check for correctness or accuracy, often comparing against a source or rule

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or medical analysis

to conduct an official on-site investigation or forensic examination of a crime scene or evidence

to test a random sample or spot-check

well-tested and tempered over a long period of time, especially regarding experience or character

to verify or double-check a mathematical calculation for accuracy

a device used to check money and detect counterfeit bills

to identify or verify someone's identity, particularly in legal or official procedures

a desired or expected result, or the quality of being effective

experimental station; proving ground

to ascertain, identify, or verify someone's identity or the facts of a situation through examination

to check tickets

customs inspection at a frontier

to check, examine, or inspect for accuracy or authenticity

optometry; eyesight testing

inexperienced; lacking experience

a hydronuclear explosion (HNE)