testing

UK
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

Translations

testinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/
US
/ˈtɛstɪŋ/
Used to describe situations or tasks that are demanding or challenging.
éprouvantSe dit d’une situation difficile à supporter ou à accomplir.
The recruits faced a testing week of survival training in the mountains.
Les recrues ont affronté une semaine éprouvante d’entraînement à la survie dans les montagnes.
testingnoun
testings
pl
testSens général : évaluation ou contrôle par un test.
The testing of the new software will begin next week.
Le test du nouveau logiciel commencera la semaine prochaine.
Additional translations
essaiSurtout pour un contrôle préalable ou une vérification avant mise en service.
testingadjective
Used attributively to mean 'relating to tests or experimentation'; not gradable in ordinary use.
de testEmployé pour ce qui sert aux tests ou aux essais.
The company invested in new testing facilities to speed up product development.
L’entreprise a investi dans de nouvelles installations de test pour accélérer le développement du produit.
Additional translations
d’essaiVariante fréquente, surtout dans un contexte technique ou expérimental.
testverb

testing

Gerund

tested
Past Simple
tested
Past Participle
testing
Gerund
UK
/tɛst/
US
/tɛst/
The engineers will test the new software to ensure it functions correctly.
Les ingénieurs vont tester le nouveau logiciel pour s’assurer qu’il fonctionne correctement.
Additional translations
éprouverSoutenu ou littéraire, surtout au sens de mettre à l’épreuve.

Definitions

testinggerund / present participle
Challenging, demanding, or difficult to endure or accomplish.
The recruits faced a testing week of survival training in the mountains.
testingnoun
The act or process of evaluating or assessing something or someone.
The testing of the new software will begin next week.
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.
The car underwent rigorous testing before being released to the market.
testingadjective
Intended for, relating to, or used in tests or experimentation.
The company invested in new testing facilities to speed up product development.
testverb
To take measures to check the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before putting it into widespread use or practice.
The engineers will test the new software to ensure it functions correctly.
To give someone a set of questions, problems, or exercises to measure their knowledge, ability, or experience.
The teacher will test the students on their understanding of the material covered in class.
To reveal the strengths or capabilities of someone or something by putting them under strain or pressure.
The marathon will test the runners' endurance and determination.