testing
word · lemma: test
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/
TES-ting
/tˈɛstɪŋ/
TES-ting
Definition
Testing is the process of checking something to see if it works correctly, is safe, or meets a standard. It can refer to exams, experiments, or product and software checks.
Usage & Nuances
Often uncountable when meaning the general process: 'Testing takes time.' In tech, it commonly refers to checking software or products before release. In education, 'a test' is usually the exam, while 'testing' is the act or system of giving tests.
Spanish: prueba - evaluaciónPortuguese (BR): teste - avaliaçãoPortuguese (PT): teste - avaliaçãoChinese (Simplified): 测试 - 试验Chinese (Traditional): 測試 - 試驗Hindi: परीक्षण - जाँचArabic: اختبار - فحصBengali: পরীক্ষাRussian: тестированиеJapanese: テストVietnamese: kiểm traKorean: 테스트Turkish: test - denemeUrdu: جانچIndonesian: pengujian
Example Sentences
The new phone is still in testing.
basic
Testing takes time and care.
basic
We do testing before we sell the product.
basic
We're testing a few ideas to see what works best.
natural
The app is still testing, so you might find a few bugs.
natural
After months of testing, they finally launched it.
natural