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[ adjective ] tested and proved useful or correct

Synonyms

well-tried tried

Examples

"a tested method"

Used in print

(William C. Smith, "Why Fear Ideas?"...)

But is the result new barnsful of tested knowledge on the basis of which we can with_confidence solve our domestic and international problems ?

In the field of the social_sciences a considerable fund of tested knowledge has been accumulated that can be used to good advantage .

Related terms

proved

2
[ adjective ] tested and proved useful or correct

Synonyms

well-tried tried

Examples

"a tested method"

Related terms

proved

3
[ adjective ] tested and proved to be reliable

Used in print

(Whit Masterson, Evil Come, Evil Go....)

He had gotten stuck_with a job too big for his imagination ; he had to cling_to routine , tested procedures .

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reliable

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