testing
noun [ U ]
uk/ˈtestɪŋ/ usthe process of using or trying something to see if it works, is suitable, obeys the rules, etc.:
to conduct/carry out testing Once the toys reach the US, the company will conduct testing using a lead-detection device.
undergo testing Products will not receive approval without undergoing adequate testing.
compliance testing
component/software testing
Our socially responsible criteria excludes companies that conduct animal testing for cosmetic or personal care products.
testing procedures/a testing program
HR
the process of asking someone questions to discover what they know, if they are suitable for a job, etc.:
Multiple-choice testing has not always been the most accurate assessment of candidates' abilities.
a testing ground
a place or a situation in which you can try new ideas and methods to see if they work:
The UK retailer is planning to use Cite Europe as a testing ground for overseas expansion.
a place where machines, cars, etc. are tested to see if they work correctly:
The airfield is a testing ground for the aircraft.
See also
concept testing
copy testing
psychological testing
psychometric testing