noun
: any of various standardized procedures applied to an individual in order to ascertain his ability or evaluate his behavior in comparison with other individuals or with the average of any class of individuals
noun
: any of various standardized procedures applied to an individual in order to ascertain his ability or evaluate his behavior in comparison with other individuals or with the average of any class of individuals
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012