Meaning of the word "test positive/negative for" in English
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test positive/negative for
US /test ˈpɑː.zə.t̬ɪv/ˈneɡ.ə.t̬ɪv fɔːr/
UK /test ˈpɒz.ə.tɪv/ˈneɡ.ə.tɪv fɔː/
Phrase
to show a positive or negative result in a medical or chemical test for a specific substance or disease
Example:
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The athlete tested positive for a banned substance.
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Thankfully, she tested negative for the virus.
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