A testing problem or situation is very difficult to deal with and shows a lot about the character of the person who is dealing with it.
The most testing time is undoubtedly in the early months of your return to work.
The papers in maths and English are very testing.
Synonyms: difficult, trying, demanding, taxing More Synonyms of testing
2. uncountable noun
Testing is the activity of testing something or someone in order to find out information.
...product testing and labelling.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association introduced drug testing in the mid-1980s.
testing in the Oil and Gas Industry
(tɛstɪŋ)
noun
(Extractive engineering: General)
Testing is a process or system which is used to identify characteristics or problems.
Tests vary from daily test of functions on critical wells to monthly or less frequenttesting on wells with low likelihood of control problems.
Field trials and testing with less ductile versions of tungsten carbide coatings revealed cracks within thecoating.
Testing is a process or system which is used to identify characteristics or problems.
Examples of 'testing' in a sentence
testing
Testing conditions would be perfect for him.
The Sun (2011)
Testing conditions should not be a problem.
The Sun (2012)
Testing has shown that both these additives may be toxic to man.
Hanssen, Maurice & Marsden, Jill E For Additives (1987)
Testing ground is ideal and his prominent style of racing will make him hard to pass.
The Sun (2016)
Testing conditions are not a problem and he looks capable of better than the good form he has shown so far.
The Sun (2014)
Testing times on the south coast.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Testing conditions and well drilled opposition.
The Sun (2013)
Testing time Can they last the pace?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Testing ground would be a worry, but it rarely gets bad on the chase course.
The Sun (2008)
Testing ground found him out at Exeter last time.
The Sun (2009)
Testing ground contributed to the extent of her superiority, which was measured at three and a half lengths.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Testing ground holds no fears.
The Sun (2015)
In other languages
testing
British English: testing ADJECTIVE
A testing problem or situation is very difficult to deal with and shows a lot about the character of the person who is dealing with it.
The most testing time is undoubtedly in the early months of your return to work.
American English: testing
Brazilian Portuguese: difícil
Chinese: 考验人的
European Spanish: duro
French: difficile
German: schwierig
Italian: difficile
Japanese: つらい
Korean: 힘겨운
European Portuguese: difícil
Latin American Spanish: duro
British English: testing NOUN
Testing is the activity of testing something or someone in order to find out information.
...product testing and labelling.
American English: testing
Brazilian Portuguese: teste
Chinese: 测试
European Spanish: pruebas
French: essais
German: Testen
Italian: verifica
Japanese: 検査
Korean: 테스트
European Portuguese: teste
Latin American Spanish: pruebas
All related terms of 'testing'
test
When you test something, you try it, for example by touching it or using it for a short time, in order to find out what it is, what condition it is in, or how well it works.
DNA testing
the activity of testing of a sample of DNA to determine whether it matches particular characteristics
testing bench
a piece of equipment for testing if a machine or device is working properly
animal testing
Animal testing involves doing scientific tests on animals when developing new products or drugs .
nuclear testing
the process of carrying out a test on a nuclear weapon to determine effectiveness, etc
reality testing
the objective evaluation of situations, defective in certain psychoses , that enable one to distinguish between the external and the internal worlds and between the self and the nonself
testing ground
a place or situation used for testing new ideas and methods to see if they work
testing regime
A regime is the way that something such as an institution, company, or economy is run, especially when it involves tough or severe action.
testing station
an establishment licensed to issue warrants of fitness for motor vehicles
diagnostic testing
Diagnostic testing is the testing of a vehicle, or one of its systems or parts, in order to identify why it is not working properly.
hypothesis testing
the theory, methods, and practice of testing a hypothesis concerning the parameters of a population distribution (the null hypothesis ) against another (the alternative hypothesis ) which will be accepted only if its probability exceeds a predetermined significance level, generally on the basis of statistics derived from random sampling from the given population
mechanical testing
Mechanical testing is the testing of a material to find out its mechanical properties, for example its yield strength or hardness .
ultrasonic testing
the scanning of material with an ultrasonic beam , during which reflections from faults in the material can be detected : a powerful nondestructive test method
nondestructive testing
any of several methods of detecting flaws in metals without causing damage . The most common techniques involve the use of X-rays , gamma rays , and ultrasonic vibrations
psychometric testing
the use of psychometric tests, often as a selection method
non-destructive testing
Non-destructive testing is the examination of the quality of a component without changing it in any way.
alpha-test
an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software
beta-test
a test of a new or modified piece of computer software by customers who volunteer to do so
blood test
A blood test is a medical examination of a small amount of your blood.
crash test
the act of crashing a vehicle under controlled conditions in order to assess its safety for passengers
field test
If you field-test a new piece of equipment, you test it in a real, natural environment.
means test
A means test is a test in which your income is calculated in order to decide whether you qualify for a grant or benefit from the state.
road test
a test to ensure that a vehicle is roadworthy , esp after repair or servicing , by driving it on roads
test drive
a limited period of driving a car or other motor vehicle in order to assess its capabilities and limitations
breath test
A breath test is a test carried out by police in which a driver blows into a special bag or electronic device to show how much alcohol he or she has drunk .
flight test
a test carried out on an aircraft by flying it
market test
If a company carries out a market test , it asks a group of people to try a new product or service and give their opinions on it.
non-destructive testing techniques
Non-destructive testing techniques are methods of testing for or measuring flaws which do not destroy the thing, for example a pipeline , that is being tested.
stress test
a simulation designed to show how a person or thing functions when affected by adverse circumstances
herd tester
a technician trained to test the health and production of milk and butterfat of dairy cows
(adjective)
The most testing time is the early months of your return to work.
Synonyms
difficult
It is difficult to read the sign from here.
trying
The whole business has been very trying.
demanding
It is a demanding job.
taxing
You won't be asked to do anything too taxing.
challenging
searching
tough
He announced tough measures to limit the money supply.
exacting
He was not well enough to carry out such an exacting task.
formidable
We have a formidable task ahead of us.
rigorous
rigorous military training
strenuous
Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.
arduous
The task was more arduous than he had calculated.
Opposites
easy
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undemanding
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simple
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gentle
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mild
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straightforward
Seetiring
Synonyms of 'testing'
testing
Explore 'testing' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of formidable
Definition
frightening because very difficult to deal with or overcome
We have a formidable task ahead of us.
Synonyms
difficult,
taxing,
challenging,
overwhelming,
staggering,
daunting,
mammoth,
colossal,
arduous,
very great,
onerous,
toilsome (literary)
in the sense of rigorous
Definition
harsh, strict, or severe
rigorous military training
Synonyms
strict,
hard,
firm,
demanding,
challenging,
tough,
severe,
exacting,
harsh,
stern,
rigid,
stringent,
austere,
inflexible
in the sense of strenuous
Definition
requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort
Avoid strenuous exercise in the evening.
Synonyms
demanding,
hard,
tough,
exhausting,
taxing,
uphill,
arduous,
laborious,
Herculean,
tough going,
toilsome (literary),
unrelaxing
in the sense of taxing
You won't be asked to do anything too taxing.
Synonyms
demanding,
trying,
wearing,
heavy,
tough,
tiring,
punishing,
exacting,
stressful,
sapping,
onerous,
burdensome,
wearisome,
enervating
in the sense of tough
Definition
strict and firm
He announced tough measures to limit the money supply.