testing
gb/tˈɛstɪŋ/ us/tˈɛstɪŋ/
B1
Anglais
tesztelés, vizsgálat, standardizált tesztelés, felmérés, számonkérés, szűrés, szoftvertesztelés, próbára tevő, megterhelő, tesztel, vizsgál
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse the noun testing (the activity) with a test (one exam or one check).
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
guesswork (Deciding without evidence from tests.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|science
|work
Définition
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.
NOM
B2
2
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Testing (general) is not the same as a single test; in education it often refers to a whole system of exams.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
ungraded practice (Practice activities that are not formal tests.)
Thèmes
education
|school
Définition
school exams used to measure progress
The use of exams or other formal assessments to measure students’ knowledge or skills, especially in schools.
NOM
B2
3
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
I need testing for allergies.
Allergiavizsgálatra van szükségem.
The hospital has a testing center.
A kórházban működik tesztközpont.
Erreur fréquente :
In healthcare, testing is commonly followed by for (testing for flu), not to (✗ testing to flu).
Sens
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
Synonymes
screening (Often refers to checking people without symptoms as a preventive measure.)
Antonymes
treatment (Treatment is what you do after diagnosis, not the test itself.)
Thèmes
health
|medicine
Définition
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.
NOM
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
We are doing testing on the new app.
Az új alkalmazást teszteljük.
Testing helps find bugs.
A tesztelés segít megtalálni a hibákat.
Erreur fréquente :
In tech contexts, testing usually implies a systematic process (often automated), not just trying something once.
Sens
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
Synonymes
quality assurance (QA is broader; testing is one part of QA.)
Antonymes
deployment (Deployment is releasing software; testing happens before or alongside it.)
Thèmes
technology
|work
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
It was a testing day at work.
Megterhelő nap volt a munkahelyen.
The last month has been testing.
Az elmúlt hónap próbára tevő volt.
Erreur fréquente :
Testing (adjective) describes something challenging; it does not mean ‘related to tests’ in this sense.
Sens
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
Synonymes
trying (Common synonym; emphasizes stress and patience.)
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challenging (Often more neutral/positive than testing.)
Antonymes
easy (Not demanding or stressful.)
Thèmes
emotions
|daily_life
Définition
very difficult and stressful
Difficult in a way that demands patience, skill, or strong emotions; hard to deal with.
VERBE
B1
6
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
They are testing the new product.
Tesztelik az új terméket.
The doctor is testing for allergies.
Az orvos allergiavizsgálatot végez.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse make/do a test; in English we usually say test something (e.g., test the water).
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
assuring (Assuring expresses confidence rather than verifying through tests.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|science
|work
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
testing
API
GB/tˈɛstɪŋ/
US/tˈɛstɪŋ/
Syllabes et accentuation
test - ing (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Formes du mot
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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Testing, testing—can you hear me?