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untested

 

[ ʌnˈtɛstɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

software development

Not yet subjected to testing or evaluation.

Synonyms

unexamined, unproven, untried.

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Word Description / Examples
untested

Use this word when talking about something that has not been subjected to tests or experiments to verify its functionality or effectiveness.

  • The new software update is untested, so there could be bugs.
  • This method is untested in large classrooms.
untried

This term is appropriate for something that has not been attempted or put into practice to see how it works.

  • The untried rookie is making his debut tonight.
  • This strategy is untried and might be risky.
unexamined

This word is suitable when referring to something that has not been looked at closely or analyzed to understand its details or validity.

  • The theory remained unexamined for years.
  • Her health issues went unexamined, leading to complications.
unproven

Use this when describing something that has not yet been demonstrated to be true or effective, often implying skepticism.

  • The allegations against him are still unproven.
  • Her talent is unproven in a professional setting.

Examples of usage

  • This feature is untested and may contain bugs.
  • The untested code should be reviewed before deployment.

Translations

Translations of the word "untested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não testado

🇮🇳 अपरिक्षित

🇩🇪 ungeprüft

🇮🇩 belum diuji

🇺🇦 неперевірений

🇵🇱 niesprawdzony

🇯🇵 未検証

🇫🇷 non testé

🇪🇸 no probado

🇹🇷 test edilmemiş

🇰🇷 테스트되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير مختبر

🇨🇿 netestováno

🇸🇰 netestované

🇨🇳 未经测试

🇸🇮 nepreizkušen

🇮🇸 óprófað

🇰🇿 сынақтан өтпеген

🇬🇪 შეუმოწმებელი

🇦🇿 sınaqdan keçirilməmiş

🇲🇽 no probado

Etymology

The word 'untested' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'test'. It first appeared in the English language in the 17th century and has been used primarily in the context of software development and experimental procedures.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,779, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.