testing — the process of examining something to check if it works correctly or to find problems
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of examining something to check if it works correctly or to find problems
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtestɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My mom is still testing whether I'm really sick or just pretending to skip school.
- The company spent millions on testing the new vaccine.
- After testing 20 different pizzas, I concluded that free pizza always tastes the best.
testing
NOUN[/ˈtestɪŋ/]
the process of examining something to check if it works correctly or to find problems
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin testum, meaning 'earthen pot' or 'clay vessel.' In antiquity, pottery vessels were used to assay the purity of metals, and this practice metaphorically extended the meaning to 'examine' or 'try,' ultimately developing into the modern sense of 'test.'
Breakdown
test (from Latin testum, earthen vessel used for assaying) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating the action or process of testing).
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📝Examples
“My mom is still testing whether I'm really sick or just pretending to skip school.”
“The company spent millions on testing the new vaccine.”
“After testing 20 different pizzas, I concluded that free pizza always tastes the best.”
“We need more testing before launching the product.”
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