TASTE

I. verb (~d; tasting) see: tax Date: 14th century transitive verb to become acquainted with by experience , to ascertain the flavor of by taking a little into the mouth, to eat or drink especially in small quantities, to perceive or recognize as if by the sense of ~, appreciate , enjoy , intransitive verb to eat or drink a little, to test the flavor of something by taking a small part into the mouth, to have perception, experience, or enjoyment ; partake , to have a specific flavor , II. noun Date: 14th century test , 2. the act of tasting, a small amount ~d, a small amount ; bit , the special sense that perceives and distinguishes the sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a dissolved substance and is mediated by ~ buds on the tongue, the objective sweet, sour, bitter, or salty quality of a dissolved substance as perceived by the sense of ~, 5. a sensation obtained from a substance in the mouth that is typically produced by the stimulation of the sense of ~ combined with those of touch and smell ; flavor , the distinctive quality of an experience , individual preference ; inclination , 7. critical judgment, discernment, or appreciation, manner or aesthetic quality indicative of such discernment or appreciation