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Meaning of test of time | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The correlation of longevity with validity of an idea or trend.

uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Deutsch Test der Zeit Zahn der Zeit Zeit
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.
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See also

test out test paper test pattern test pilot test pit test portion

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