Browse by letter

English Words Starting With T

7,190 entries — pick a word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage.

Filter

Parts of speech

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Plural noun Combining form Verb (transitive)Verb (intransitive)Verb (ambitransitive)

tessellation
nounC1
/ˌtɛs.əˈleɪ.ʃən/The process or art of covering a surface with repeated geometric shapes, without gaps or overlaps.
tessera
nounLow
/ˈtɛsərə/A small, square piece of stone, glass, or tile used in a mosaic.
tesseract
nounLow
/ˈtes.ər.ækt/A four-dimensional hypercube; the four-dimensional analogue of a three-dimensional cube.
tessie
nounRare
/ˈtɛs.i/A nickname or diminutive form for the name Theresa or Tessa.
tessin
nounRare
/tɛˈsiːn/The Swiss canton of Ticino (its German name).
tessitura
nounC2
/ˌtɛsɪˈtjʊərə/The most comfortable and characteristic range of pitches for a singing voice or musical instrument.
test
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Very High
/tɛst/An assessment or procedure designed to measure someone's knowledge, skill, or ability, or to determine the performance or quality of something.
test act
nounLow
/ˈtest ækt/A historical law requiring holders of public office to take a religious test, specifically to renounce transubstantiation and swear allegiance to the Church of England, used to exclude Roman Catholics and Nonconformists from public positions in Britain.
test ban
nounLow (specialized)
/ˈtest bæn/An international agreement prohibiting the testing of nuclear weapons, particularly in the atmosphere, outer space, or underwater.
test blank
nounB1
/blæŋk/A space intentionally left empty or unfilled; a line or area where nothing is written or printed.
test card
nounC1
/ˈtest ˌkɑːd/A chart or pattern, often broadcast on television, used to test or calibrate technical equipment like cameras or displays.
test case
nounB2
/ˈtɛst ˌkeɪs/A specific instance or example used to test whether a system, principle, or rule functions correctly.
test flight
nounC1
/ˈtest ˌflaɪt/A flight made by a new or modified aircraft to test its performance, systems, and safety before it is put into regular service.
test marketing
nounC1
/ˈtest ˌmɑːkɪtɪŋ/The practice of launching a product or service in a limited, controlled market to gauge consumer response before a full-scale launch.
test match
nounC1/C2
/ˈtest ˌmætʃ/A formal, multi-day, international cricket match played between two national teams, typically over five days.
test paper
nounB1
/ˈtest ˌpeɪ.pər/A set of printed questions or tasks used to assess someone's knowledge, skill, or ability in a formal examination.
test pattern
nounLow
/ˈtest ˌpæt(ə)n/A standardized image or signal used to test and calibrate television, video, or display equipment.
test pilot
nounC1
/ˈtest ˌpaɪ.lət/A pilot who flies new or modified aircraft to test their performance, safety, and handling before they are approved for regular use.
test stand
nounC1
/ˈtest ˌstænd/A physical structure or apparatus designed to hold a component, device, or system securely in place so that it can be tested under controlled conditions.
test statistic
nounC2
/ˈtest stəˌtɪs.tɪk/A numerical value calculated from sample data used in statistical hypothesis testing to determine whether to reject the null hypothesis.

Showing 1961–1980 of 7190 words.