Sentence examples for test temperament from inspiring English sources

Its founders say SAFER doesn't test temperament, but assesses observed behavior in dogs in relation to an animal's known history.

It tests temperament; it requires the fitness and mental strength to concentrate for six hours, often in high heat and humidity, or to bowl long spells; it places techniques under scrutiny; it demands courage.

It is also a wonderful test of temperament and a test of courage.

To make his debut in an Ashes decider is more a test of temperament than technique.

The situation could offer a wonderful test of temperament as well as skill.

Reactions to England's record so far are a test of temperament.

As for Farrell's son Owen, switched from centre to outside-half following the freak injury to Charlie Hodgson... this is a major test of temperament, and no mistake.

There is, it is true, no greater test of temperament than a golf tournament, and any sport that can encompass at the top-level players such as the athletic Tiger Woods, the plump Colin Montgomerie and the small Ian Woosnam must be applauded for its catholicism.

Dog testing stresses obedience while cat testing emphasizes temperament.

The state police also worked with several consulting firms to revise the application process and add screening that tests candidates' temperament and decision-making abilities.

Debates are largely stagecraft and tests of temperament as well as articulation: How does a candidate perform under pressure, and how do the candidates compare with each other.