sub-test

4.4

A shorter test inside a larger exam, like reading or vocabulary

noun
/ˈsʌbˌtɛst/

Specialized

: subprueba

She scored highest on the vocabulary sub-test of the standardized exam.

Examples

The psychologist reviewed each sub-test before interpreting the overall results of the assessment.
Reading comprehension is assessed as a separate sub-test within the language evaluation battery.
The sub-test results were crucial for the final assessment.
Did you complete the sub-test yesterday?
The psychologist reviewed each sub-test before interpreting the overall results of the assessment.
Reading comprehension is assessed as a separate sub-test within the language evaluation battery.
She scored highest on the vocabulary sub-test of the standardized exam.

Synonyms

subtest

vssub-test

Specialized

1 3.9

A small part of a larger test that checks one skill

has identical meaning but is written with a hyphen between the parts

subscale

vssub-test

Specialized

1 6.4

A part of a test that measures one specific area

is a distinct smaller test unit rather than a measuring scale or dimension

How Comprehensive

battery

Specialized

15 4.1

test

∞ 1.0

sub-test

Specialized

4.4

item

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

sub-test singular

sub-tests plural

Morphology

sub-test = test (transparent) = sub + test

Formed by the productive prefix 'sub-' meaning 'secondary' or 'under' plus the noun 'test', so the sense 'a smaller or subordinate test' is directly derivable.

Etymology

The word sub-test joins the prefix sub- meaning 'under' or 'below' and the common word test meaning 'a check or exam'. So a sub-test is a smaller test that is part of a bigger test.