broad test

[/brɔːd tɛst/]
nounpl: broad tests
teste amplo
1. A comprehensive evaluation or examination that covers a wide range of topics, skills, or areas rather than focusing on specific details
The company conducted a broad test of all employees' technical competencies.
A empresa realizou um teste amplo das competências técnicas de todos os funcionários.
2. In legal context, a test or standard that is applied widely without strict limitations
The court applied a broad test to determine the constitutionality of the law.
O tribunal aplicou um teste amplo para determinar a constitucionalidade da lei.
3. In quality assurance, a general testing approach that examines multiple functionalities simultaneously
Software developers use a broad test to identify various bugs across the application.
Desenvolvedores de software usam um teste amplo para identificar vários bugs em toda a aplicação.
The term 'broad test' is commonly used in American educational, legal, and business contexts. In Brazil, 'teste amplo' or 'teste abrangente' reflect the same concept but may be used more frequently in formal or technical settings. The term emphasizes inclusivity and comprehensiveness rather than specialization, which is valued in standardized assessments and quality control processes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
comprehensive testgeneral testwide-ranging testholistic assessmentoverall evaluation
Antonyms / Antônimos
narrow testspecific testfocused testtargeted testdetailed test

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste amplo
Most common translation in standard Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil - Legal
teste genérico
Used in legal contexts when referring to broadly applicable standards
Brazil - Technical
teste abrangente
Preferred in technical and IT fields
Portugal
teste abrangente
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

assessmentevaluationexaminationscreeningbenchmarkstandard

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass a broad test
fail a broad test
apply a broad test
conduct a broad test
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