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testing
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/
The word carries a strong sense of verification and validation. It is the process of putting something under pressure or scrutiny to see if it breaks, fails, or meets a specific standard.
In technical contexts (like software or engineering), it is clinical and systematic, focusing on the elimination of errors. In human contexts (like education or psychology), it can feel stressful or evaluative, often implying a pass/fail outcome.
Distinct from 'trying' or 'experimenting', which are more about exploration and discovery, 'testing' implies a predefined set of criteria that must be satisfied.
Uncountable when referring to the general industry or phase of a project ('We are currently in the testing phase'). Countable when referring to a specific, individual trial session or a particular exam event ('The student failed his third testing of the week').
💬Casual Conversation
My ping is through the roof. Are they testing new servers or something?
Nah, mine's chill. You probably just need to reboot your router.
Meanings
To conduct a systematic examination or evaluation of something or someone to determine its quality, performance, or nature, or to assess someone's knowledge or abilities.
software testing
The act or process of undergoing systematic examination or evaluation.
Examples
I am just testing the microphone to see if it works.
The constant noise from the neighbors is really testing my patience.
We need more rigorous testing before the product launch.
Is the system still testing or is it ready for use?
She spent the afternoon testing her students on their vocabulary.
The prototype underwent extensive field testing in the desert.
I wonder if he is testing me to see how I react.
Collocations & Compounds
stress testing
A type of test designed to see how a system or person performs under extreme conditions.
software testing
The process of evaluating and verifying that a software product or application does what it is supposed to do.
load testing
A type of performance testing to determine the behavior of a system under a particular normal or overloaded load.
user acceptance testing
The final phase of testing in the software development process, performed by the end-user or client.
Before deployment, the client will conduct user acceptance testing.
Idioms & Sayings
testing the waters
To find out if an idea or plan will be successful by trying it out in a cautious way.
Etymology
The word 'testing' originates from the Middle English word 'testen', meaning 'to try, to examine, to prove'. This, in turn, comes from the Old French 'tester', meaning 'to try, make a will', which itself derives from the Latin 'testari', meaning 'to bear witness'. The Latin 'testari' is related to 'testis', meaning 'witness'. The sense of 'examination' or 'trial' evolved from the idea of a witness proving a fact. The modern spelling and sense solidified in the 15th century.