One’s strength and weakness is revealed when tested, and may be seen as a school test

Insecurity about oneself.

Measuring oneself against others; self assessment; feelings of being compared or criticised, or self criticism; stress caused by competitive work, or need for qualifications. Medical tests: concern about health.

See “lost”

There is recognition of the need for spiritual examination and a degree of objectivity in the way we deal with problems.

If a student is taking exams, this is a common anxiety dream meaning you don’t feel ready or prepared for the test.If you’re not taking exams in real life then...

This is a dream about diminished capacity or ability. Our limbs are what give us mobility and the dexterity with which to create, both of which are impacted in some...

You are having anxiety around being held accountable in some aspect of your life. Quizzes, tests, and exams are part of the structure of education that most people in the...

Being closely observed before permanent acceptance

Dreaming of a medical exam can be a prophetic warning from God to show you an injury or illness about yourself or others

Difficulty at work. Passing a test points to ambition; failing a test points to inferiority complexes. Also, a symbol of differentiation and self- testing. According to Freud and Adler, memories...

To dream that you or someone else is given a breathalyzer test, signifies fear of not meeting others’ expectations and fear of failure.If you were drunk in your dream, find...

To dream that you are cheating on a test, suggests that you are not being honest with yourself.

To dream of taking a driving test suggests that you may be feeling pressure to be perfect from friends or family. You might also doubt your own ability to “steer”...

If you dream about yourself or someone else taking (or being asked to take) a drug test, you are feeling guilty about something. Make sure your behavior matches up with...

If you dream of taking a polygraph (lie detector) test, the meaning depends on whether or not you were lying in the dream.If you were, ask yourself what you’re hiding...

To dream that you are taking a pregnancy test, may be a metaphor for a new stage you are beginning in your life (such as a new relationship, job or...

If you dream of being unprepared for something, you have a fear of failure, and you may even be a perfectionist.If you mess something up in a dream because of...

Failing or missing a test can represent: Fear or expectation of a challenge (past or future).Real or imagined criticism (feeling like you don’t meet others’ criteria or don’t pass their...

Missing an event or time frame (an exam, appointment, bus, scheduled payment, etc.) can represent a missed opportunity or neglected responsibility, or a fear of such.Consider also the reason you...

A feeling or fear of neglecting or taking that person for granted.Exploring your feelings about how much that person means to you.An imaginary worst-case scenario.Recognizing that you’re missing something that...

In Western cultures, this motif often emerges in dreams in which we find ourselves taking an examination for which we are completely unprepared. For example, college students often have anxiety...

Dreams of tests of any kind can indicate some form of self-assessment.If you are a student or about to take some kind of test or exam in waking life, dreams...

A dream of taking an exam or being singled out by a teacher usually highlights waking anxiety about facing a difficult challenge in your real life. Perhaps you are trying...

When we are tested in dreams, it follows that we have similar feelings in our waking life. You may feel under pressure at work, anxious about your performance, or simply...

An examination or test in a dream symbolizes a time for reflection and evaluation. The subject of the exam or test will give further insight into the theme for reflection....