testing
ˈtɛstɪŋ
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Definition of testing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationTECH.giving students a test to assess learningTECH.
  • Testing in schools helps measure student progress.
assessment evaluation examination
2.
evaluationTECH.the activity of evaluating something to find informationTECH.
  • Testing revealed the car's fuel efficiency.
assessment evaluation examination
3.
challenging experienceRareexperience that evaluates a person's abilities or enduranceRare
  • Surviving in the wilderness was a testing for him..
examination trial

Adjective

1.
evaluativeused to describe something that assesses quality or performance
  • The testing procedure ensures the product meets all safety standards..
assessing evaluative examining
2.
challenging situationdifficult to deal with, revealing character
  • The exam period was a testing time for all students.
challenging demanding trying
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Expressions with testing

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period when a test or exam happens
The testing time for math is at 10 a.m.
used to check if a microphone is working
Testing, testing, one, two, can you hear me?
place where people or things go to complete organized tests
She arrived early at the testing center to check in for the exam.
indicate a trial or test of something
Testing testing one, two, three, let's see if this works.
stage in a process when something is checked to see if it works
The new app is in its testing phase before public release.
place for testing new products or ideas
The new software was trialed in a testing ground before its public release..

Origin of testing

Old French, test (cupel) + -ing (suffix)

Terms with testing included in their meaning

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food testing
perceive or experience the flavor of something by the tongue
testing
take a small part for testing or analysis
science
small part of something used for testing or analysis
testing
in a way to test or try something new
medical
provide a blood sample for testing
fabric
sample of textile for testing or display
school credential
document showing you finished training or succeeded in testing
school testing
sit for an official evaluation to measure knowledge

Examples of testing in a sentence

  • The testing process was stressful for the students.
  • Testing confirmed the software's reliability.
  • The testing of the hypothesis took several months.
  • The marathon was a testing for all the participants.
  • The final exam week was a testing for the students.
  • The testing phase is crucial for software development.

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  1. French:test, de test, ...
  2. German:Testen, prüfend, ...
  3. Italian:test, valutativo, ...
  4. Spanish:pruebas, de evaluación, ...
  5. Portuguese:testes, de teste, ...
  6. Chinese:测试, 测试的, ...
  7. Japanese:テスト, 厳しい, ...
  8. Arabic:اِخْتِبار, تقييمي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בְּחִינוֹת, בּוֹחֵן, ...
  10. Russian:тестирование, оценочный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:тестування, випробувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:परीक्षण, कठिन, ...
test
tɛst

Definition of test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
academicformal examination to assess knowledge or skills
  • She studied hard for the math test.
assessment exam quiz
2.
experimentdeliberate action to find out effectiveness
  • The test showed the new software's capabilities.
assessment experiment trial
3.
educationseries of questions to measure intelligence or aptitude
  • The IQ test was challenging.
assessment exam quiz

Verb

tr.
1.
quality checkexamine something to determine its quality or performance
  • They will test the new software for bugs.
assess evaluate examine
2.
academic evaluationadminister an examination to assess knowledge or skills
  • The teacher will test the students on Friday.
assess examine quiz
3.
skill checkchallenge someone to reveal their capabilities
  • The coach will test the athlete's endurance.
assess evaluate examine
4.
scientific procedureconduct experiments to identify substances or properties
  • The lab technician will test the water for contaminants.
analyze examine
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try something to evaluate its effectiveness
They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..
rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
test if most people think something is fair or reasonable
That policy doesn't pass the pub test.
evaluation if something can be said seriously
The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.
evaluate something by testing or experimentation
The new software was put to the test yesterday.
endure over time without failing
Their friendship stood the test of time.

Origin of test

Latin, testum (earthen pot)

Examples of test in a sentence

  • He felt confident after completing the science test.
  • The test revealed flaws in the design.
  • A test was conducted to ensure safety.
  • The math test was surprisingly easy.
  • She studied hard for the history test.
  • The doctor recommended a routine test for cholesterol levels.

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  1. French:test, tester, ...
  2. German:Test, testen, ...
  3. Italian:esame, testare, ...
  4. Spanish:examen, probar, ...
  5. Portuguese:teste, testar, ...
  6. Chinese:考试, 检测, ...
  7. Japanese:試験, テストする, ...
  8. Arabic:اِمْتِحَان, اِخْتَبَرَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְחָן, לִבְחוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:экзамен, тестировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:іспит, тестувати, ...
  12. Hindi:परीक्षा, जाँचना, ...
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