noun
- a component test that is part of a larger test or assessment
Usage: educational testing
Examples
- The reading comprehension subtest took 45 minutes to complete.
- Her scores were high on the vocabulary subtest but lower on math.
- Each subtest measures a different cognitive ability.
- The standardized exam consists of four subtests.
- Students must pass all subtests to receive certification.
- The verbal subtest includes analogies and sentence completion.