pressure testing
UK: /ˈprɛʃə ˈtɛstɪŋ/
Definition

Definition of pressure testing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
figurativeprocess of examining plans or people by putting them under heavy demand
  • The project went through serious pressure testing before launch.
challenge evaluation stress test
2.
technologyTECH.process of checking equipment strength or leaks by applying controlled pressureTECH.
  • The pipes need pressure testing before the system can be certified.
pressure test
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Expressions with pressure

no pressuren.
absence of stress or expectations in a situation
Enjoy the game; there’s no pressure to win.
under pressureadv.
experiencing stress or difficulty
She performs well even when under pressure.
pressure groupn.
interest group lobbying for favorable legislation
The pressure group met with senators to discuss healthcare reforms.
handle the pressurev.
manage stress or difficult situations effectively
She can handle the pressure of tight deadlines.
cool under pressureadj.
calm and composed in stressful situations
She remained cool under pressure during the emergency.
crack under pressurev.
lose control or composure in stressful situations
He tends to crack under pressure during exams.

Expressions with testing

testing timen.
period when a test or exam happens
The testing time for math is at 10 a.m.
testing, testing, one, twointj.
used to check if a microphone is working
Testing, testing, one, two, can you hear me?
testing centern.
place where people or things go to complete organized tests
She arrived early at the testing center to check in for the exam.
testing testing one, two, threeexp.
indicate a trial or test of something
Testing testing one, two, three, let's see if this works.
testing phasen.
stage in a process when something is checked to see if it works
The new app is in its testing phase before public release.
testing groundn.
place for testing new products or ideas
The new software was trialed in a testing ground before its public release.
testing stationn.
location for emissions testing
All cars must go through the testing station for emissions.
crash-testingadj.
used to describe testing for safety in accidents
The crash-testing procedures ensure the car's safety.
testing, testing, one, two, three, fourintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, can you hear me?
testing, testing, one, two, three, four, fiveintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio system works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, five.

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pressuredpressurizationpressurizetesttestabletestertestimonialtestimonyassessmentcapacitydemandendurance

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tonometern.
medical
instrument measuring eye pressure for glaucoma testing

Examples of pressure testing in a sentence

  • Her leadership skills faced real pressure testing during the crisis.
  • Regular pressure testing ensures the fire hoses are safe to use.
  • The manufacturer performed pressure testing on each gas cylinder.

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  1. French:mise à rude épreuve, essai de pression, ...
  2. German:Belastungstest, Druckprüfung, ...
  3. Italian:messa alla prova sotto pressione, prova di pressione, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba de estrés, ensayo de presión, ...
  5. Portuguese:teste de resistência, ensaio de pressão, ...
  6. Chinese:压力测试, 耐压测试, ...
  7. Japanese:厳しい条件下で計画や人を検証するプロセス, 圧力試験, ...
  8. Arabic:اخْتِبَار الضَّغْط, فَحْص الضَّغْط, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת לַחַץ, מִבְחַן לַחַץ, ...
  10. Russian:проверка на прочность, испытание давлением, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перевірка на міцність, випробування тиском, ...
  12. Hindi:दबाव-परीक्षण, दाब परीक्षण, ...
pressure test
US: /ˈprɛʃər tɛst/

Definition of pressure test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
figurativedemanding situation created to see how someone handles stress
  • The final interview was a real pressure test for the candidates.
ordeal stress test trial
2.
technologyTECH.examination of equipment by applying fluid or gas force to find leaksTECH.
  • The pipeline must pass a pressure test before being used.

Verbal expression

1.
figurativetest an idea or plan for weaknesses
  • The committee pressure tested the proposal before launch.
probe vet
2.
technologyTECH.test pipes tanks or systems by pushing strong gas or liquid insideTECH.
  • The crew will pressure test the new water line tomorrow.
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Expressions with pressure

no pressuren.
absence of stress or expectations in a situation
Enjoy the game; there’s no pressure to win.
under pressureadv.
experiencing stress or difficulty
She performs well even when under pressure.
pressure groupn.
interest group lobbying for favorable legislation
The pressure group met with senators to discuss healthcare reforms.
handle the pressurev.
manage stress or difficult situations effectively
She can handle the pressure of tight deadlines.
cool under pressureadj.
calm and composed in stressful situations
She remained cool under pressure during the emergency.
crack under pressurev.
lose control or composure in stressful situations
He tends to crack under pressure during exams.

Expressions with testing

testing timen.
period when a test or exam happens
The testing time for math is at 10 a.m.
testing, testing, one, twointj.
used to check if a microphone is working
Testing, testing, one, two, can you hear me?
testing centern.
place where people or things go to complete organized tests
She arrived early at the testing center to check in for the exam.
testing testing one, two, threeexp.
indicate a trial or test of something
Testing testing one, two, three, let's see if this works.
testing phasen.
stage in a process when something is checked to see if it works
The new app is in its testing phase before public release.
testing groundn.
place for testing new products or ideas
The new software was trialed in a testing ground before its public release.
testing stationn.
location for emissions testing
All cars must go through the testing station for emissions.
crash-testingadj.
used to describe testing for safety in accidents
The crash-testing procedures ensure the car's safety.
testing, testing, one, two, three, fourintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, can you hear me?
testing, testing, one, two, three, four, fiveintj.
used to check if a microphone or audio system works
Testing, testing, one, two, three, four, five.

Terms related to pressure test

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
pressuringpressurizationpressurizepressurizedadversitychallengeenduranceevaluationperformanceresilienceresponsestress

Examples of pressure test in a sentence

  • Group projects can be a pressure test of students' time-management skills.
  • The boiler failed the mandatory annual pressure test.
  • Engineers scheduled a pressure test before restarting the chemical reactor.
  • Investors pressure tested the budget assumptions.
  • We pressure tested the evacuation plan during rehearsal.
  • Engineers will pressure test the reactor vessel before startup.

View all translations of pressure test

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  1. French:épreuve, mettre à l'épreuve, ...
  2. German:Belastungsprobe, auf Schwachstellen prüfen, ...
  3. Italian:prova di resistenza allo stress, mettere alla prova, ...
  4. Spanish:prueba de presión, poner a prueba, ...
  5. Portuguese:prova de fogo, pôr à prova, ...
  6. Chinese:压力测试, 检验, ...
  7. Japanese:プレッシャー・テスト, 厳しく検証する, ...
  8. Arabic:اخْتِبار ضَغط, اِخْتَبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְחַן לַחַץ, לִבְחֹן לָעוֹמֶק, ...
  10. Russian:испытание на прочность, проверять на прочность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стресове випробування, випробовувати, ...
  12. Hindi:दबाव परीक्षण, कमज़ोरियाँ परखना, ...

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