As a Noun: 1. The activity of making sure that something is satisfactory, safe, or correct. English = testing, trialing. 2. An experiment in which you test something. English = trial. 3. Assignments, presentations, examinations and the other tasks a student must undertake as part of a course of study. English = assessment. 4. In education, the process of collecting evidence to help a teacher decide if a person has achieved the required level of competence. English = assessment. 5. 6. An examination by a doctor to see if your health is all right. English = check-up. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make sure that something is satisfactory, safe, or correct. English = check, test, trial. 2. To test something in order to find out how useful or effective it is. English = try out, check out. 3. To make a judgement about the quality of a student’s work. English = assess. 4. 5. To have a doctor examine you to see if your health is all right. English = have a check-up. 6. Of an action or situation, to happen or be set up to see what effect it has in order to test a hypothesis. English = (be) experimental.