Acid Test

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪd tɛst/

Definitions of acid test

noun A test used to reveal the strength or effectiveness of something

Example Sentences

A1 An acid test is a way to determine the effectiveness of something.

A2 Taking a practice exam can be considered an acid test for how well you know the material.

B1 The final project presentation will be the acid test for all the skills we have learned.

B2 The success of the new marketing campaign will be the acid test for our company's growth.

C1 The negotiation skills of the team will be put to the acid test during the upcoming merger talks.

C2 The ability to adapt to new challenges quickly is the acid test for true leadership.

Examples of acid test in a Sentence

formal The acid test for the effectiveness of the new drug will be conducted by a team of researchers.

informal Let's see if this new recipe passes the acid test with our friends at the dinner party.

slang I'm not sure if this car can pass the acid test of a long road trip.

figurative Going through a difficult situation can be seen as an acid test of one's character.

Grammatical Forms of acid test

• past tense: acid tested
• plural: acid tests
• comparative: more acid test
• superlative: most acid test
• present tense: acid tests
• future tense: will acid test
• perfect tense: has acid tested
• continuous tense: is acid testing
• singular: acid test
• positive degree: acid test
• infinitive: to acid test
• gerund: acid testing
• participle: acid tested

Origin and Evolution of acid test

First Known Use: 1774 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'acid test' originated in the field of metallurgy, where it referred to a test using acid to determine the purity of a metal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'acid test' has evolved to refer to any rigorous or definitive test of the quality or authenticity of something.