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scantest

 

[ˈskan.tɛst ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

testing procedure

To scantest means to carry out a minimal or limited examination or assessment of something, often in order to gather basic information. This term is often used in the context of scientific or technical testing, where thorough testing may be either impractical or unnecessary. The idea is to conduct just enough testing to confirm a hypothesis or comply with standard procedures without delving into comprehensive analysis.

Synonyms

brief examination, minimal test, superficial assessment.

Examples of usage

  • The team decided to scantest the new software before full implementation.
  • Due to time constraints, they had to scantest the results of the experiment.
  • Before launching the product, we will only scantest the critical features.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • 'Scant' comes from Middle English, meaning 'short' or 'little', and is related to the Old Norse word 'skammr'.
  • The suffix '-est' is used in English to indicate the superlative degree, suggesting something is at the lowest level compared to others.

Literature

  • Authors often use 'scant' to emphasize lack, creating a sense of urgency or need in their storytelling.
  • In poetry, 'scantest' can evoke emotions by describing a small quantity that makes a significant impact, like 'the scantest touch of hope'.

Science

  • In scientific research, findings that show scant evidence may lead to further inquiry, prompting deeper exploration.
  • The concept of scarcity in ecology can directly relate to 'scant', illustrating limited resources and their effects on ecosystems.

Psychology

  • A feeling of scant resources, whether time or money, can lead to stress and anxiety among individuals.
  • Research on motivation shows that when individuals perceive a scant amount of a desired item, their desire may intensify.

Pop Culture

  • In movies, a character may find themselves in scant circumstances, facing challenges that highlight resilience.
  • The phrase 'scanty attire' is often humorously referenced in fashion discussions, pointing to very little clothing being worn.

Translations

Translations of the word "scantest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 testes escassos

🇮🇳 कम परीक्षण

🇩🇪 knapp Test

🇮🇩 uji terbatas

🇺🇦 обмежене тестування

🇵🇱 ograniczony test

🇯🇵 スキャンテスト

🇫🇷 test limité

🇪🇸 prueba escasa

🇹🇷 kısıtlı test

🇰🇷 제한된 테스트

🇸🇦 اختبار محدود

🇨🇿 omezený test

🇸🇰 obmedzený test

🇨🇳 有限测试

🇸🇮 omejen test

🇮🇸 takmarkað próf

🇰🇿 шектеулі тест

🇬🇪 შეზღუდული ტესტი

🇦🇿 məhdud test

🇲🇽 prueba escasa

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,680, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.