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testable

 

[ ˈtɛstəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

software development

Capable of being tested; able to be subjected to examination, evaluation, or verification.

Synonyms

ascertainable, examinable, verifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
testable

Use this word when discussing whether a hypothesis, theory, or idea can be subjected to a test or experiment.

  • The hypothesis is testable using modern scientific methods.
  • We need a testable prediction to validate this theory.
examinable

Suitable for situations where you want to discuss whether something can be inspected or analyzed, often in an academic or scientific context.

  • The samples provided are examinable using standard laboratory equipment.
  • The student's work is thorough and clearly examinable.
verifiable

Best used when you want to talk about proving the truth, accuracy, or validity of something through evidence or investigation.

  • The data is verifiable by cross-checking with other studies.
  • His alibi was easily verifiable.
ascertainable

This word is appropriate when you want to express that something can be found out or determined with certainty.

  • The results of the research should be ascertainable through thorough analysis.
  • The exact time of the event is not easily ascertainable.

Examples of usage

  • The code should be written in a way that makes it testable.
  • We need to make sure that the new feature is testable before releasing it to production.
Context #2 | Adjective

scientific research

Able to be tested or experimented on in order to determine validity or truth.

Synonyms

confirmable, provable, verifiable.

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Word Description / Examples
testable

Use this word when you are referring to a hypothesis, idea, or theory that can be examined through experimentation or observation.

  • The scientist proposed a testable hypothesis for the new treatment
  • The software feature is testable in the current environment
verifiable

This word is best used when something can be checked or verified for its accuracy and truthfulness, often through additional evidence or corroboration.

  • The data provided in the report is verifiable through independent sources
  • The authenticity of the document is verifiable
confirmable

This word is suitable when discussing information or facts that can be confirmed or validated, usually by authoritative sources or thorough investigation.

  • His claims are confirmable through historical documents
  • The results are confirmable by cross-referencing other studies
provable

Use this term when something can be proven beyond doubt, often through logical reasoning or empirical evidence.

  • The mathematician presented a provable theorem
  • The innocence of the suspect was provable with an alibi

Examples of usage

  • The hypothesis needs to be testable in order for the research to be valid.
  • Scientists aim to create testable predictions in their experiments.

Translations

Translations of the word "testable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 testável

🇮🇳 परीक्षणीय

🇩🇪 prüfbar

🇮🇩 dapat diuji

🇺🇦 тестований

🇵🇱 testowalny

🇯🇵 テスト可能な

🇫🇷 testable

🇪🇸 comprobable

🇹🇷 test edilebilir

🇰🇷 테스트 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للاختبار

🇨🇿 testovatelný

🇸🇰 testovateľný

🇨🇳 可测试的

🇸🇮 preizkušljiv

🇮🇸 prófanlegur

🇰🇿 тестілеуге болатын

🇬🇪 გამოსაცდელი

🇦🇿 test edilə bilən

🇲🇽 comprobable

Etymology

The word 'testable' originated from the combination of the root word 'test' and the suffix '-able', which means capable of or suitable for. It first appeared in the early 19th century. The concept of testability is fundamental in various fields such as software development, scientific research, and quality assurance.

See also: attest, detest, protest, retest, test, testament, tester, testifications, testify, testimony, testiness, tests, untested.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,467, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.