ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Testing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Testing is an adjective meaning Difficult; tough.

Meaning

Difficult; tough.

More Meanings

  1. The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.
  2. present participle and gerund of test

Example Sentences

The wilderness testings of Jesus prepare him for ministry in which such temptations and shortcuts will recur.
England have now gone four games without a win at Wembley, their longest sequence without a victory in 30 years, and still have much work to do to reach Euro 2012 as they prepare for a testing trip to face Bulgaria in Sofia in September.

Word Forms

Synonyms for testing

Depending on context, synonyms include examination.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include examination, trying, hardship, ordeal, outreach, oversight.

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