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test match
noun
- a group of cricket games played between all-star teams of Australia and England to determine the champion.
- a similar game or group of games played between all-star teams of other countries.
test match
noun
- (in various sports, esp cricket) an international match, esp one of a series
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Word History and Origins
Origin of test match1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences
He was bowling, and the batsman—it was an Australian in a test match—hit as hard as ever he could.
From Project Gutenberg
Four victories could be set against three defeats; Australia winning the only test match, owing to the batting of Blackham.
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It was in a test match at the Oval—England against Australia.
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