What does time-tested mean?
Time-tested means Tested and proved to be reliable over a period of time..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Tested and proved to be reliable over a period of time..
Use time-tested when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Time-tested means Tested and proved to be reliable over a period of time..
Common synonyms include reliable, dependable, tested, tried.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use time-tested where its definition matches the intended context.
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