Meaning of test of time | Babel Free
Definitions
The correlation of longevity with validity of an idea or trend.
uncountable, usually
Equivalents
Suomi
ajan hammas
Français
épreuve du temps
Nederlands
tand des tijds
Polski
ząb czasu
Русский
испыта́ние вре́менем
Svenska
tidens tand
Examples
“to stand the test of time”
“to pass the test of time”
“Reason away, but the test of time will prove me right.”
“It’s thrilling when you make something that passes the test of time. Because I didn’t even think in those terms when I was making it. I just wanted to put my finger on the pulse of the time.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.