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[ noun ] the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
Examples "they agreed to end the testing of atomic weapons" Used in print ("Editorials"...)These gentlemen are calling_for a resumption of testing - in the atmosphere - on the greatest possible scale , all in_the_name_of national security . Related terms |
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[ noun ] an examination of the characteristics of something
Examples "there are laboratories for commercial testing" "it involved testing thousands of children for smallpox" Used in print (Jay C. Harris and John R. Van Wazer, "Detergent...)Harris has indicated that two devices , the Launder-Ometer and Terg-O-Tometer are most widely used for rapid detergent testing , and he has listed the commercially available standard soiled fabrics . The soiled fabrics used for rapid testing of detergent formulations are made in such a way that only part of the soil is removed by even the best detergent formulation in a single wash . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned
Synonyms Used in print (Raymond J. Corsini et al., Roleplaying in Business...)This behavior is more `` veridical '' - or true than other testing behavior for some types of evaluation , and so can give quick and accurate estimates of complex functioning . While roleplaying for testing is not too well understood at the present time , it represents one of the major uses of this procedure . Related terms |
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