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testing

UK

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

US

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testinggerund / present participle

UK

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

US

/ˈtɛstɪŋ/

Used to describe situations or tasks that are demanding or challenging.

Translations

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.

Definitions

Challenging, demanding, or difficult to endure or accomplish.

The recruits faced a testing week of survival training in the mountains.

Synonyms

testingnoun

testings

pl

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

testingadjective

Used attributively to mean 'relating to tests or experimentation'; not gradable in ordinary use.

Translations

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.

Definitions

Intended for, relating to, or used in tests or experimentation.

The company invested in new testing facilities to speed up product development.

Synonyms

testing (trial)

testnoun

Definitions

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something, especially before it is taken into widespread use.

The new software underwent a rigorous test before being released to the public.

A short written or spoken examination of a person's proficiency or knowledge.

The students were nervous about the math test scheduled for Friday.

A situation that reveals the strength or quality of someone or something by putting them under strain.

The marathon was a true test of her endurance and determination.

A medical examination to determine the presence or absence of a disease or condition.

He went to the clinic for a blood test to check his cholesterol levels.

(Cricket) A match played between two national representative teams that is officially recognized as the highest standard of the sport, usually lasting up to five days.

England won the first Test at Lord’s by an innings and 25 runs.

testverb

testing

ing-form

tested

Past Simple

tested

Past Participle

testing

ing-form

UK

/tɛst/

US

/tɛst/

Translations

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

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

testadjective

Definitions

Relating to, serving as, or used for a test or for testing.

The engineer adjusted the settings on the test equipment.