testing
gb/tˈɛstɪŋ/ us/tˈɛstɪŋ/
B1
English
tesztelés, vizsgálat, standardizált tesztelés, felmérés, számonkérés, szűrés, szoftvertesztelés, próbára tevő, megterhelő, tesztel, vizsgál
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
testing of [something]
The device went through months of testing before it was released.
A készülék hónapokig tartó tesztelésen esett át, mielőtt piacra került.
We’re still waiting for the testing results from the lab.
Még mindig várjuk a laboratóriumi vizsgálat eredményeit.
After additional safety testing, the company approved the new design.
Learner examples
This product needs more testing.
Ennek a terméknek még további tesztelésre van szüksége.
They did testing to check if it was safe.
Vizsgálatokat végeztek, hogy ellenőrizzék, biztonságos-e.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse the noun testing (the activity) with a test (one exam or one check).
Meaning
checking by doing tests
Collocations
rigorous testing
|extensive testing
|thorough testing
|safety testing
|product testing
|field testing
|lab testing
|testing process
|testing results
|testing requirements
Synonyms
evaluation (Often broader; testing is specifically done through tests.)
|
trial (Often suggests a practical try-out, sometimes less formal than testing.)
Antonyms
guesswork (Deciding without evidence from tests.)
Themes
daily_life
|science
|work
Definition
checking something by doing tests on it
The activity of examining or evaluating something by carrying out tests to see how well it works, how safe it is, or whether it meets requirements.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
testing in [school/education]
Teachers complained that too much time was spent on standardized testing.
A tanárok panaszkodtak, hogy túl sok idő ment el a standardizált tesztelésre.
The school changed its testing policy for final exams.
Az iskola megváltoztatta a záróvizsgákra vonatkozó vizsgáztatási rendjét.
Some parents want less high-stakes testing in elementary school.
Learner examples
There is a lot of testing at my school.
Az iskolámban sok a dolgozat és a felmérés.
Standardized testing can be stressful.
A standardizált tesztelés stresszes lehet.
Common mistake:
Testing (general) is not the same as a single test; in education it often refers to a whole system of exams.
Meaning
exams used to measure learning
Collocations
standardized testing
|high-stakes testing
|state testing
|national testing
|annual testing
|testing schedule
|testing scores
|testing conditions
|testing policy
|test-taking and testing
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
ungraded practice (Practice activities that are not formal tests.)
Themes
education
|school
Definition
school exams used to measure progress
The use of exams or other formal assessments to measure students’ knowledge or skills, especially in schools.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
testing for [disease/condition]
The clinic offers free testing for several sexually transmitted infections.
A klinika több szexuális úton terjedő fertőzésre is ingyenes szűrést kínál.
They expanded COVID testing during the winter surge.
A téli hullám alatt kibővítették a COVID-tesztelést.
Routine testing showed that her iron level was low.
Learner examples
I need testing for allergies.
Allergiavizsgálatra van szükségem.
The hospital has a testing center.
A kórházban működik tesztközpont.
Common mistake:
In healthcare, testing is commonly followed by for (testing for flu), not to (✗ testing to flu).
Meaning
medical tests to detect illness
Collocations
COVID testing
|blood testing
|genetic testing
|prenatal testing
|diagnostic testing
|routine testing
|rapid testing
|testing for HIV
|testing center
|testing kit
Synonyms
screening (Often refers to checking people without symptoms as a preventive measure.)
Antonyms
treatment (Treatment is what you do after diagnosis, not the test itself.)
Themes
health
|medicine
Definition
medical tests to check for a disease
Medical examinations, often laboratory-based, done to find out whether someone has a particular disease, condition, or infection.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
testing of [software/system]
Automated testing caught the bug before the app was released.
Az automatizált tesztelés még az alkalmazás kiadása előtt kiszűrte a hibát.
The team improved testing after several production incidents.
A csapat több éles környezetben történt incidens után fejlesztette a tesztelési folyamatot.
We run regression testing every time we update the payment system.
Learner examples
We are doing testing on the new app.
Az új alkalmazást teszteljük.
Testing helps find bugs.
A tesztelés segít megtalálni a hibákat.
Common mistake:
In tech contexts, testing usually implies a systematic process (often automated), not just trying something once.
Meaning
checking software works correctly
Collocations
unit testing
|integration testing
|automated testing
|manual testing
|regression testing
|end-to-end testing
|testing environment
|testing framework
|testing coverage
|testing pipeline
Synonyms
quality assurance (QA is broader; testing is one part of QA.)
Antonyms
deployment (Deployment is releasing software; testing happens before or alongside it.)
Themes
technology
|work
Definition
checking software to find problems
The process of running checks on software or systems to find bugs and confirm that features work correctly and reliably.
B2
5
próbára tevő
B2
megterhelő
B2
Usage pattern:
a testing [time/day/situation]
It was a testing week, but we finally met the deadline.
Próbára tevő hét volt, de végül sikerült tartani a határidőt.
The long delay made the trip even more testing.
A hosszú késés még megterhelőbbé tette az utazást.
Looking after two sick kids is physically and emotionally testing.
Learner examples
It was a testing day at work.
Megterhelő nap volt a munkahelyen.
The last month has been testing.
Az elmúlt hónap próbára tevő volt.
Common mistake:
Testing (adjective) describes something challenging; it does not mean ‘related to tests’ in this sense.
Meaning
difficult and demanding
Collocations
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
Synonyms
trying (Common synonym; emphasizes stress and patience.)
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challenging (Often more neutral/positive than testing.)
Antonyms
easy (Not demanding or stressful.)
Themes
emotions
|daily_life
Definition
very difficult and stressful
Difficult in a way that demands patience, skill, or strong emotions; hard to deal with.
VERB
B1
6
Usage pattern:
testing [something] (for [something])
They’re testing the new engine under extreme temperatures.
Szélsőséges hőmérsékleti körülmények között tesztelik az új motort.
The lab is testing the water for contamination.
A laboratórium szennyeződésre vizsgálja a vizet.
We’re testing whether the update improves battery life.
Learner examples
They are testing the new product.
Tesztelik az új terméket.
The doctor is testing for allergies.
Az orvos allergiavizsgálatot végez.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse make/do a test; in English we usually say test something (e.g., test the water).
Meaning
carrying out a test
Collocations
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
Synonyms
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.)
Antonyms
assuring (Assuring expresses confidence rather than verifying through tests.)
Themes
daily_life
|science
|work
Definition
doing a test on something
Present participle of test: doing an examination or check to find out how something works or whether something is true.
Grammar
Dictionary form
testing
IPA
GB/tˈɛstɪŋ/
US/tˈɛstɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
test - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: testing
- Plural: testing, testings
Expressions
a/b testing
1/ˈæb tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
comparing two versions
testing two versions to see which is better
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- We are doing A/B testing on two ads.
beta testing
1/bˈeɪtə tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
pre-release user testing
user testing before the final release
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- The game is in beta testing now.
stress testing
1/stɹˈɛs tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
testing under extreme conditions
testing how something works under pressure
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- We are stress testing the server.
testing ground
1/tˈɛstɪŋ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
fixed phrase
place to try new ideas
a place where something new is tried first
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- This town is a testing ground for new technology.
testing negative for
1/tˈɛstɪŋ nˈɛɡɪtɪv fɚ/
fixed phrase
getting a negative result
a test says you do not have the disease
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- I am testing negative for the flu.
testing positive for
1/tˈɛstɪŋ pˈɑzɪtɪv fɚ/
fixed phrase
getting a positive result
a test says you have the disease
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- She is testing positive for COVID-19.
testing the waters
1/tˈɛstɪŋ ðə wˈɔtɚz/
idiom
trying something cautiously first
trying something a little to see the result
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- I’m testing the waters with a small order.
- They are testing the waters before moving.
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
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- Testing, testing—can you hear me?