comparativetest
nounUK /kəmˈpærətɪv tɛst/
US /kəmˈpærətɪv tɛst/
A comparative test is a test that checks how two or more things are alike or different.
The teacher gave us a comparative test to see which paper towel soaks up the most water.
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2. A test in which the same thing is measured under two different conditions to see the difference.
The scientists ran a comparative test of the old and new batteries.
3. A language test that checks how well someone does compared with other test takers.
Her score on the comparative test placed her in the top group.
4. A trial that compares products to help people choose between them.
The magazine's comparative test of five bikes helped us pick one.