| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | alpha | An early software trial. |
| 2. | analysis | A detailed study or examination. |
| 3. | appraisal | An evaluation of worth or quality. |
| 4. | appraise | To judge value or quality. |
| 5. | assay | A laboratory analysis of substance. |
| 6. | assessment | An evaluation of ability or quality. |
| 7. | audit | An official check of records. |
| 8. | audition | A performance tryout for selection. |
| 9. | barometer | An indicator of condition or change. |
| 10. | benchmark | A standard used for comparison. |
| 11. | beta | A pre-release software trial. |
| 12. | blood work | Laboratory analysis of blood. |
| 13. | bout | A contest or fight. |
| 14. | casting call | An audition for performers. |
| 15. | challenge | A difficult trial of ability. |
| 16. | check | An inspection for accuracy or condition. |
| 17. | checkup | A routine medical examination. |
| 18. | competition | A contest testing skill. |
| 19. | contest | A competition of skill or ability. |
| 20. | cross-examine | To question closely in court. |
| 21. | culture | A lab check for microorganisms. |
| 22. | debug | To find and fix faults. |
| 23. | demonstrate | To show by evidence. |
| 24. | diagnosis | Identification through examination. |
| 25. | diagnostic | A check identifying a condition. |
| 26. | double-check | To check again for certainty. |
| 27. | dry run | A practice trial before performance. |
| 28. | entrance exam | An assessment for admission. |
| 29. | evaluate | To judge value or performance. |
| 30. | evaluation | A judgment of value or performance. |
| 31. | exam | A formal knowledge assessment. |
| 32. | examination | A formal inspection or assessment. |
| 33. | examine | To inspect or assess carefully. |
| 34. | examining | Checking or inspecting carefully. |
| 35. | experiment | A trial to discover results. |
| 36. | field trial | A trial in real conditions. |
| 37. | final | A concluding course examination. |
| 38. | game | A contest with rules. |
| 39. | gauge | A measure or way to assess. |
| 40. | grade | To mark or assess work. |
| 41. | grill | To question intensely. |
| 42. | heat | A qualifying race or contest. |
| 43. | hurdle | An obstacle testing ability. |
| 44. | index | A measure showing level or change. |
| 45. | indicator | A sign used for assessment. |
| 46. | inquiry | An investigation or formal question. |
| 47. | inspect | To look over carefully. |
| 48. | inspection | A careful look for problems. |
| 49. | interrogation | Intense questioning or examination. |
| 50. | interview | A questioning assessment. |
| 51. | investigate | To examine systematically. |
| 52. | investigation | A systematic search for facts. |
| 53. | lab analysis | Scientific examination of samples. |
| 54. | look over | To examine briefly. |
| 55. | mark | To grade academic work. |
| 56. | match | A contest between opponents. |
| 57. | measure | An assessment of amount or degree. |
| 58. | measurement | Determining size, amount, or level. |
| 59. | metric | A standard measure of performance. |
| 60. | midterm | An examination during a course. |
| 61. | monitor | To observe and check continuously. |
| 62. | oral | A spoken examination. |
| 63. | ordeal | A severe trial or challenge. |
| 64. | panel | A set of medical checks. |
| 65. | physical | A medical examination. |
| 66. | pilot | A small trial before launch. |
| 67. | placement exam | An assessment for correct level. |
| 68. | practice run | A trial attempt for preparation. |
| 69. | probe | A thorough investigation or check. |
| 70. | qualifier | A contest determining advancement. |
| 71. | question | To ask or examine verbally. |
| 72. | questioning | Asking questions to assess knowledge. |
| 73. | quiz | A short knowledge assessment. |
| 74. | race | A contest of speed. |
| 75. | rehearsal | A practice run before performance. |
| 76. | research | To investigate systematically. |
| 77. | review | A careful assessment or reconsideration. |
| 78. | road trial | A practical performance trial. |
| 79. | run-through | A practice performance or trial. |
| 80. | scan | A medical or technical examination. |
| 81. | screen | A check for risk or suitability. |
| 82. | screening | A check for suitability or risk. |
| 83. | scrutiny | Very careful examination. |
| 84. | selection | A process choosing suitable people. |
| 85. | shakedown | A trial to find faults. |
| 86. | study | To examine closely. |
| 87. | swab | A sample-based medical check. |
| 88. | taste | To sample flavor. |
| 89. | tournament | A series of contests. |
| 90. | trial | A tryout or legal proceeding. |
| 91. | troubleshoot | To find and solve problems. |
| 92. | try | To attempt or sample. |
| 93. | tryout | A trial to judge suitability. |
| 94. | validate | To confirm acceptability or accuracy. |
| 95. | validation | Confirmation of accuracy or acceptability. |
| 96. | verification | A check that confirms truth. |
| 97. | verify | To confirm accuracy or truth. |
| 98. | viva | An oral academic examination. |
| 99. | workup | A series of diagnostic checks. |
| 100. | yardstick | A standard for measuring or judging. |