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Definition of testing

testing

/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/
test · ing
Adverb:testingly
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Plural:testings
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testing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The practice or process of administering examinations, trials, or analyses to evaluate the quality, performance, knowledge, or condition of someone or something.

Example

"The software underwent rigorous testing to ensure all security vulnerabilities were resolved before launch."

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• adjective

1

Requiring maximum effort, patience, or endurance; difficult and challenging.

Example

"The marathon runners faced testing weather conditions during the final five miles of the race."

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• Rhymes for testing

• Nearby Words

testimonial
testimony
testiness
testing
testis
testosterone
testy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'test', which comes from Old French 'test' and Latin 'testum' (an earthen pot or crucible used in alchemy to assay precious metals), combined with the participial suffix '-ing'.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Testing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/testing
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