v make an effort or attempt\nv put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to\nv put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of\nv take a sample of\nv examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process\nv give pain or trouble to\nv test the limits of\nv melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities\nv put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice\ns tested and proved useful or correct\ns tested and proved to be reliable