test result

[/tɛst rɪˈzʌlt/]
nounpl: test results
resultado do teste
1. The outcome or findings obtained from conducting a test, examination, or assessment
The test result came back positive for COVID-19.
O resultado do teste deu positivo para COVID-19.
2. The numerical score or grade achieved on an academic or professional examination
She was pleased with her test results in mathematics.
Ela ficou satisfeita com seus resultados de testes em matemática.
3. Medical or laboratory findings from diagnostic testing
The doctor reviewed the blood test results carefully.
O médico analisou cuidadosamente os resultados do exame de sangue.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, test results are significant in healthcare, education, and employment. In Brazil, medical test results (exame de sangue, exame de COVID) are often discussed with formality and importance in medical appointments. The phrase is widely understood in both Portuguese-speaking regions and is increasingly common due to medical testing prominence.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
test outcomeexamination resulttest scorefindingsresultado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resultado do teste
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Brazil (Medical)
resultado do exame
Preferred in medical and healthcare contexts
Brazil (Academic)
resultado da prova
Used specifically for school or university test scores
Portugal
resultado do teste
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'resultado de exame' in medical contexts

Related Words

diagnostic testexaminationassessmentlaboratory analysisscoreevaluationmedical examination

Related Idioms & Phrases

wait for test results
positive test result
negative test result
test results came back
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