testing
gb/tˈɛstɪŋ/ us/tˈɛstɪŋ/
B1
Engels
tesztelés, vizsgálat, standardizált tesztelés, felmérés, számonkérés, szűrés, szoftvertesztelés, próbára tevő, megterhelő, tesztel, vizsgál
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B1
1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse the noun testing (the activity) with a test (one exam or one check).
Betekenis
checking by doing tests
Woordcombinaties
rigorous testing
|extensive testing
|thorough testing
|safety testing
|product testing
|field testing
|lab testing
|testing process
|testing results
|testing requirements
Synoniemen
evaluation (Often broader; testing is specifically done through tests.)
|
trial (Often suggests a practical try-out, sometimes less formal than testing.)
Antoniemen
guesswork (Deciding without evidence from tests.)
Thema's
daily_life
|science
|work
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Testing (general) is not the same as a single test; in education it often refers to a whole system of exams.
Betekenis
exams used to measure learning
Woordcombinaties
standardized testing
|high-stakes testing
|state testing
|national testing
|annual testing
|testing schedule
|testing scores
|testing conditions
|testing policy
|test-taking and testing
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
ungraded practice (Practice activities that are not formal tests.)
Thema's
education
|school
Definitie
school exams used to measure progress
The use of exams or other formal assessments to measure students’ knowledge or skills, especially in schools.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
3
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I need testing for allergies.
Allergiavizsgálatra van szükségem.
The hospital has a testing center.
A kórházban működik tesztközpont.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In healthcare, testing is commonly followed by for (testing for flu), not to (✗ testing to flu).
Betekenis
medical tests to detect illness
Woordcombinaties
COVID testing
|blood testing
|genetic testing
|prenatal testing
|diagnostic testing
|routine testing
|rapid testing
|testing for HIV
|testing center
|testing kit
Synoniemen
screening (Often refers to checking people without symptoms as a preventive measure.)
Antoniemen
treatment (Treatment is what you do after diagnosis, not the test itself.)
Thema's
health
|medicine
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
We are doing testing on the new app.
Az új alkalmazást teszteljük.
Testing helps find bugs.
A tesztelés segít megtalálni a hibákat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In tech contexts, testing usually implies a systematic process (often automated), not just trying something once.
Betekenis
checking software works correctly
Woordcombinaties
unit testing
|integration testing
|automated testing
|manual testing
|regression testing
|end-to-end testing
|testing environment
|testing framework
|testing coverage
|testing pipeline
Synoniemen
quality assurance (QA is broader; testing is one part of QA.)
Antoniemen
deployment (Deployment is releasing software; testing happens before or alongside it.)
Thema's
technology
|work
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
It was a testing day at work.
Megterhelő nap volt a munkahelyen.
The last month has been testing.
Az elmúlt hónap próbára tevő volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Testing (adjective) describes something challenging; it does not mean ‘related to tests’ in this sense.
Betekenis
difficult and demanding
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
trying (Common synonym; emphasizes stress and patience.)
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challenging (Often more neutral/positive than testing.)
Antoniemen
easy (Not demanding or stressful.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily_life
Definitie
very difficult and stressful
Difficult in a way that demands patience, skill, or strong emotions; hard to deal with.
WERKWOORD
B1
6
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
They are testing the new product.
Tesztelik az új terméket.
The doctor is testing for allergies.
Az orvos allergiavizsgálatot végez.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse make/do a test; in English we usually say test something (e.g., test the water).
Betekenis
carrying out a test
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
checking (Often less formal; may not involve a structured test.)
|
examining (Focuses on close inspection; testing often includes trying and measuring.)
Antoniemen
assuring (Assuring expresses confidence rather than verifying through tests.)
Thema's
daily_life
|science
|work
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
testing
IPA
GB/tˈɛstɪŋ/
US/tˈɛstɪŋ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
test - ing (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (test)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: testing
- Plural: testing, testings
Uitdrukkingen
a/b testing
1/ˈæb tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
comparing two versions
testing two versions to see which is better
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Testing, testing—can you hear me?