Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations
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Verb
S: (v) test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay (put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to) "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
S: (v) control, verify (check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard) "Are you controlling for the temperature?"
S: (v) float (circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with) "The Republicans are floating the idea of a tax reform"
S: (v) field-test (test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used) "The Army field tested the new tanks"
S: (v) experiment, try out (try something new, as in order to gain experience) "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style"
S: (v) audition, try out (perform in order to get a role) "She auditioned for a role on Broadway"
S: (v) sample, try, try out, taste (take a sample of) "Try these new crackers"; "Sample the regional dishes"