idiom
put to the test
PUT too the TEST
pʊt tuː ðə tɛstListen
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Syllable breakdown
puttothetest
Dictionary meaning
subject a person, idea, or claim to a practical trial to determine whether it performs as expected or whether stated qualities are genuine; provide a real-world challenge that will reveal the true capability or truth of something under scrutiny; central to scientific thinking and to any evaluation process that relies on empirical rather than theoretical assessment
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