tested
Checked for flaws
Tested describes something that has been examined, tried, or proven through experience.
A tested method has demonstrated its effectiveness.
A tested friendship has survived challenges.
Time-tested means proven reliable over a long period.
In medical contexts, tested indicates having undergone examination: Have you been tested for allergies?
Battle-tested suggests proven under difficult conditions.
Examined in close detail
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- evaluatedDetermined worth or quality
- assessedDetermined value or quality
- inspectedExamined closely, officially
investigated · reviewed · checked · verified · audited · studied · measured · appraised
Confirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- establishedFormally set up
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
- authenticatedConfirmed as legitimate
substantiated · demonstrated · certified · accredited · approved · documented · corroborated · attested
Determined a medical condition
- screenedExamined for suitability
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- swabbedCleaned by wiping
Under uncomfortable tension
pressured · stressed · endurance · limits · patience · resilience · mettle · character
Party facing charges
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- witnessOne who attests
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
- cross-examinedQuestioned opposing witness formally
evidence · courtroom · deposition · interrogated · questioned · subpoenaed · sworn · alibi
scrutinized
Examined in close detail
- analyzedStudied methodically for meaning
- evaluatedDetermined worth or quality
- assessedDetermined value or quality
inspected · investigated · reviewed · checked · verified · audited · studied · measured · appraised · monitored
validated
Confirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- establishedFormally set up
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
authenticated · substantiated · demonstrated · certified · accredited · approved · documented · corroborated · attested · tried-and-true
diagnosed
Determined a medical condition
- screenedExamined for suitability
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
swabbed · sampled · urinalysis · colonoscopy · mammogram
strained
Under uncomfortable tension
tried · pressured · stressed · endurance · limits · patience · resilience · mettle · character · fortitude
defendant
Party facing charges
- prosecutionPursuing legal charges
- witnessOne who attests
- testimonySworn statement as evidence
cross-examined · evidence · courtroom · deposition · interrogated · questioned · subpoenaed · sworn · alibi · polygraphed
- dependabilityreliable, dependable, trustworthy, trusted, steadfast
- examinedobserved, watched, inspected, studied, surveyed
- repair statusrepaired, fixed, broken, under repair, pending
- qualitiesgood, bad, better, best, useful
- safety labelssafe, unsafe, dangerous, hazardous, toxic
- skilled traitsexpert, skilled, adept, proficient, masterful
testeduntested
Not yet examined
untried · unproven · unproved · unexamined · uninspected
testedunreliable
Not consistently performing
undependable · untrustworthy · untrusted · questionable · dubious
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
- test tubeNarrow cylindrical lab vessel
- test driveEvaluative vehicle excursion
- driving testAssessment for license eligibility
- math testAcademic numerical evaluation
- pregnancy testTool confirming conception
test, testing, tests, tester, untested, retest, testable, retesting, testee