testing
checking by doing tests
checking something by doing tests on it
testing of [something]
- 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.
- This product needs more testing.
- They did testing to check if it was safe.
exams used to measure learning
school exams used to measure progress
testing in [school/education]
- 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.
- There is a lot of testing at my school.
- Standardized testing can be stressful.
medical tests to detect illness
medical tests to check for a disease
testing for [disease/condition]
- 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.
- I need testing for allergies.
- The hospital has a testing center.
checking software works correctly
checking software to find problems
testing of [software/system]
- 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.
- We are doing testing on the new app.
- Testing helps find bugs.
difficult and demanding
very difficult and stressful
a testing [time/day/situation]
- 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.
- It was a testing day at work.
- The last month has been testing.
carrying out a test
doing a test on something
testing [something] (for [something])
- 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.
- They are testing the new product.
- The doctor is testing for allergies.
- Base: testing
- Plural: testing, testings
a/b testing
1comparing two versions
testing two versions to see which is better
- 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
1pre-release user testing
user testing before the final release
- 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
1testing under extreme conditions
testing how something works under pressure
- 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
1place to try new ideas
a place where something new is tried first
- 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
1getting a negative result
a test says you do not have the disease
- 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
1getting a positive result
a test says you have the disease
- 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
1trying something cautiously first
trying something a little to see the result
- 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)
1checking a microphone works
words you say to check the microphone
- 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.