1. An official, structured examination or assessment conducted according to established rules and procedures, typically in academic, professional, or quality assurance contexts
The students took a formal test to assess their knowledge of mathematics.
Os alunos fizeram um teste formal para avaliar seus conhecimentos de matemática.
2. A standardized evaluation method used in software testing, quality control, or scientific research to verify compliance with specifications
The software underwent formal testing before being released to the market.
O software passou por testes formais antes de ser lançado no mercado.