Meaning & Definition of word "Testing"

Testing

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

1. The act of trying something to discover its quality, performance, or suitability.
- Example: The testing of the new software revealed several bugs that needed fixing.
2. An examination to determine a person's knowledge, skills, or abilities.
- Example: The students were anxious about the testing scheduled for the end of the semester.
3. A process or trial that assesses the functionality of an object or system.
- Example: The product underwent extensive testing before being released to the market.

1. The present participle of the verb 'test', referring to the action of evaluating or examining.
- Example: The engineers are testing the new prototype to ensure it meets safety standards.
2. Conducting assessments or experiments.
- Example: They are testing various approaches to improve customer satisfaction.

Middle English, from Old French 'tester', from Latin 'testare', meaning 'to bear witness'.

test the waters:

To try something in a preliminary way to gauge the reaction.

test of time:

Something that endures despite the passage of time.

tester:

A device or person that tests.

testimony:

A formal written or spoken statement.

Meaning: To put something through a trial to see how it works in practice.

Example Sentence: We're just testing the waters with this new marketing strategy.

Meaning: To experiment or try something out informally.

Example Sentence: I'm testing out this new app to see if it's better than the old one.