Testable: meaning, definitions and examples

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testable

[ˈtɛstəbəl ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

software development

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

Synonyms

ascertainable, examinable, verifiable.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

The word 'testable' comes from the Latin word 'testari', which means 'to witness or to prove'.
It combines 'test', which refers to a trial or examination, with the suffix 'able', which means 'capable of being'.
The formal use of 'testable' in scientific contexts began in the late 20th century.

Science

In the scientific method, a hypothesis must be testable to be valid, meaning it can be supported or refuted through experimentation.
Testable theories must produce observable results, allowing researchers to confirm or deny their validity consistently.
Key areas in science like physics and biology heavily rely on testable propositions for experiments.

Education

In education, assessments like quizzes and exams create testable knowledge, ensuring students understand the material.
Teachers create testable objectives to help students know exactly what they need to learn and demonstrate.
Standardized tests aim to measure the testable skills of students across various subjects.

Technology

In software development, code is often described as testable if it can be effectively checked for accuracy and performance.
Test-driven development is an approach where tests are created before the actual code, emphasizing the importance of being testable.
Tech products must be testable to ensure quality and usability before being released to the public.

Philosophy

Philosophers debate about the testability of theories, especially in areas like metaphysics and ethics, where empirical evidence is harder to obtain.
The principle of falsifiability, proposed by philosopher Karl Popper, suggests that for a theory to be scientific, it must be testable and potentially disproved.
Concepts that are not testable are often criticized for lacking scientific rigor and clarity.

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

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.

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