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Etymology of the Word 'Test'

Your post offers a good illustration of semantic evolution. The word 'test' transitioned from a concrete physical object to an abstract concept, a change known as 'metaphorical extension'. It's a common linguistic phenomenon. Can anyone think of another example?
submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by AcademicAmy