testing
gb/tˈɛstɪŋ/ us/tˈɛstɪŋ/
B1
Engelsk
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Navneord
B1
process
1
checking by doing tests
checking something by doing tests on it
Brugsmønster:
testing of [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse the noun testing (the activity) with a test (one exam or one check).
Synonymer
evaluation (Often broader; testing is specifically done through tests.)
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trial (Often suggests a practical try-out, sometimes less formal than testing.)
Antonymer
guesswork (Deciding without evidence from tests.)
Ordforbindelser
rigorous testing
|extensive testing
|thorough testing
|safety testing
|product testing
|field testing
|lab testing
|testing process
|testing results
|testing requirements
Temaer
daily_life
|science
|work
Eksempler
- The device went through months of testing before it was released.
- We’re still waiting for the testing results from the lab.
- After additional safety testing, the company approved the new design.
Læringseksempler
- This product needs more testing.
- They did testing to check if it was safe.
Navneord
B2
process
2
exams used to measure learning
school exams used to measure progress
Brugsmønster:
testing in [school/education]
Typisk fejl:
Testing (general) is not the same as a single test; in education it often refers to a whole system of exams.
Synonymer
assessment (Broader term; testing is a specific form of assessment.)
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examination (Often refers to a specific exam rather than a system of testing.)
Antonymer
ungraded practice (Practice activities that are not formal tests.)
Ordforbindelser
standardized testing
|high-stakes testing
|state testing
|national testing
|annual testing
|testing schedule
|testing scores
|testing conditions
|testing policy
|test-taking and testing
Temaer
education
|school
Eksempler
- Teachers complained that too much time was spent on standardized testing.
- The school changed its testing policy for final exams.
- Some parents want less high-stakes testing in elementary school.
Læringseksempler
- There is a lot of testing at my school.
- Standardized testing can be stressful.
Navneord
B2
process
3
medical tests to detect illness
medical tests to check for a disease
Brugsmønster:
testing for [disease/condition]
Typisk fejl:
In healthcare, testing is commonly followed by for (testing for flu), not to (✗ testing to flu).
Synonymer
screening (Often refers to checking people without symptoms as a preventive measure.)
Antonymer
treatment (Treatment is what you do after diagnosis, not the test itself.)
Ordforbindelser
COVID testing
|blood testing
|genetic testing
|prenatal testing
|diagnostic testing
|routine testing
|rapid testing
|testing for HIV
|testing center
|testing kit
Temaer
health
|medicine
Eksempler
- The clinic offers free testing for several sexually transmitted infections.
- They expanded COVID testing during the winter surge.
- Routine testing showed that her iron level was low.
Læringseksempler
- I need testing for allergies.
- The hospital has a testing center.
Navneord
technical
C1
process
4
checking software works correctly
checking software to find problems
Brugsmønster:
testing of [software/system]
Typisk fejl:
In tech contexts, testing usually implies a systematic process (often automated), not just trying something once.
Synonymer
quality assurance (QA is broader; testing is one part of QA.)
Antonymer
deployment (Deployment is releasing software; testing happens before or alongside it.)
Ordforbindelser
unit testing
|integration testing
|automated testing
|manual testing
|regression testing
|end-to-end testing
|testing environment
|testing framework
|testing coverage
|testing pipeline
Temaer
technology
|work
Eksempler
- Automated testing caught the bug before the app was released.
- The team improved testing after several production incidents.
- We run regression testing every time we update the payment system.
Læringseksempler
- We are doing testing on the new app.
- Testing helps find bugs.
adjective
B2
property
5
difficult and demanding
very difficult and stressful
Brugsmønster:
a testing [time/day/situation]
Typisk fejl:
Testing (adjective) describes something challenging; it does not mean ‘related to tests’ in this sense.
Synonymer
trying (Common synonym; emphasizes stress and patience.)
|
challenging (Often more neutral/positive than testing.)
Antonymer
easy (Not demanding or stressful.)
Ordforbindelser
a testing time
|a testing day
|a testing situation
|a testing experience
|a testing period
|particularly testing
|emotionally testing
|physically testing
|mentally testing
|a really testing week
Temaer
emotions
|daily_life
Eksempler
- It was a testing week, but we finally met the deadline.
- The long delay made the trip even more testing.
- Looking after two sick kids is physically and emotionally testing.
Læringseksempler
- It was a testing day at work.
- The last month has been testing.
Udsagnsord
B1
action
6
carrying out a test
doing a test on something
Brugsmønster:
testing [something] (for [something])
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse make/do a test; in English we usually say test something (e.g., test the water).
Synonymer
checking (Often less formal; may not involve a structured test.)
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examining (Focuses on close inspection; testing often includes trying and measuring.)
Antonymer
assuring (Assuring expresses confidence rather than verifying through tests.)
Ordforbindelser
testing a theory
|testing a hypothesis
|testing a new feature
|testing the system
|testing the limits
|testing for errors
|testing samples
|testing equipment
|testing methods
|testing patients
Temaer
daily_life
|science
|work
Eksempler
- They’re testing the new engine under extreme temperatures.
- The lab is testing the water for contamination.
- We’re testing whether the update improves battery life.
Læringseksempler
- They are testing the new product.
- The doctor is testing for allergies.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
testing
IPA
GB/tˈɛstɪŋ/
US/tˈɛstɪŋ/
Stavelser og tryk
test - ing (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: testing
- Plural: testing, testings
Udtryk
a/b testing
1/ˈæb tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
comparing two versions
testing two versions to see which is better
Eksempler
- We used A/B testing to choose the best subject line.
- A/B testing showed that the simpler design increased sign-ups.
- They ran A/B testing on the checkout page.
beta testing
1/bˈeɪtə tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
pre-release user testing
user testing before the final release
Eksempler
- The app is in beta testing, so some features may change.
- They invited 500 people to join the beta testing program.
- Feedback from beta testing helped fix several crashes.
stress testing
1/stɹˈɛs tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
testing under extreme conditions
testing how something works under pressure
Eksempler
- The team did stress testing to see how many users the site could handle.
- Banks face regular stress testing to measure risk.
- Stress testing revealed serious performance problems.
testing ground
1/tˈɛstɪŋ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
place to try new ideas
a place where something new is tried first
Eksempler
- The city became a testing ground for electric buses.
- Social media is often a testing ground for new marketing strategies.
- The small pilot program served as a testing ground for the policy.
testing negative for
1/tˈɛstɪŋ nˈɛɡɪtɪv fɚ/
fixed phrase
getting a negative result
a test says you do not have the disease
Eksempler
- She’s testing negative for COVID-19 now.
- Even after testing negative for strep, he still had a sore throat.
- They repeated the test to confirm he was testing negative for the virus.
testing positive for
1/tˈɛstɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪv fɚ/
fixed phrase
getting a positive result
a test says you have the disease
Eksempler
- He’s testing positive for the flu.
- Several passengers ended up testing positive for COVID-19 after the trip.
- If you’re testing positive for strep, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
testing the waters
1/tˈɛstɪŋ ðə wˈɔtɚz/
idiom
trying something cautiously first
trying something a little to see the result
Eksempler
- She posted a short video first, just testing the waters before launching a full channel.
- The company is testing the waters with a limited release in two cities.
- He asked a few questions, clearly testing the waters.
testing, testing (one, two, three)
1/tˈɛstɪŋ | tˈɛstɪŋ wˈʌn | tˈu | θɹˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
checking a microphone works
words you say to check the microphone
Eksempler
- He tapped the mic and said, “Testing, testing—one, two, three.”
- Before the meeting started, someone kept saying “testing, testing” in the background.
- She did a quick “testing, testing” to make sure the audio was on.