Tester: meaning, definitions and examples

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tester

[ ˈtɛstər ]

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software development

A person who evaluates the quality or performance of software, products, or systems.

Synonyms

evaluator, experimenter, inspector

Examples of usage

He is responsible for finding and reporting bugs as a tester.
As a tester, she ensures that the software meets the requirements and functions correctly.
The tester identified a critical issue that needed immediate attention.

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general

A person or thing that tests something, especially a product or theory.

Synonyms

assessor, examiner, trialist

Examples of usage

The crash test dummy is used as a tester for vehicle safety.
The new drug underwent extensive testing by the testers before being approved for use.
The hypothesis was put to the test by the testers in the laboratory.

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alcohol

A small glass of spirits or wine given to someone to taste and judge its quality.

Synonyms

judger, sampler, taster

Examples of usage

The bartender offered her a tester of the new whiskey.
He swirled the wine in the tester before taking a sip.

Translations

Translations of the word "tester" in other languages:

🇵🇹 testador

🇮🇳 परीक्षक

🇩🇪 Tester

🇮🇩 penguji

🇺🇦 тестувальник

🇵🇱 tester

🇯🇵 テスター

🇫🇷 testeur

🇪🇸 probador

🇹🇷 testçi

🇰🇷 테스터

🇸🇦 مختبر

🇨🇿 tester

🇸🇰 tester

🇨🇳 测试者

🇸🇮 tester

🇮🇸 prófari

🇰🇿 тестілеуші

🇬🇪 ტესტერი

🇦🇿 testçi

🇲🇽 probador

Word origin

The word 'tester' originated in the early 15th century from the Middle English word 'testere', meaning headpiece or helmet. Over time, it evolved to refer to someone or something that tests or evaluates. The term has been widely used in various fields such as software development, product testing, and even in the context of alcohol tasting.