Testing

Definition

Testing refers to the process of evaluating a system or its component(s) with the aim to find whether it satisfies the specified requirements or not.

Parts of Speech

Noun
Verb (test, testing)

Pronunciation

American English

IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪŋ/
Respelling: TEST-ing (with "TEST" as in "test" and "ing" as in "ring")

British English

IPA Pronunciation: /ˈtɛstɪŋ/
Respelling: TEST-ing (similar to American English, with "TEST" as in "test" and "ing" like in "ring")

In both dialects, "testing" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "TEST." The word ends with "ing," which is consistent in pronunciation across both American and British English.

Etymology

The word "testing" is derived from the Old French word tester, which means to examine or inspect.

Derivatives

Tester (noun)
Testable (adjective)
Testability (noun)
Re-test (verb)
Pretest (noun, verb)

Synonyms

Examination
Evaluation
Assessment

Antonyms

Ignorance
Overlook
Disregard

Usage

The term "testing" is commonly used in various fields such as software engineering, manufacturing, and education to refer to the process of evaluating or examining a particular system or component to ensure it meets the required standards or criteria.
It is also used to refer to the act of administering a test to evaluate someone’s knowledge or abilities.

Related Terms

Evaluation
Assessment
Quality Assurance
Validation
Verification

Detailed Definition

Noun

Examination Process: The act or process of examining a system or its components to determine if they satisfy specified requirements.
Example: The testing of the new software uncovered several bugs.

Educational Assessment: The act of administering exams to students to evaluate their knowledge and abilities.
Example: Statewide testing occurs in the spring.

Verb (Test, Testing)

Examine or Evaluate: To subject (a system or its components) to conditions that show the results of examinations or experiments.
Example: The engineers are testing the new engine design.