proving ground

noun
UK: /ˈpruːvɪŋ ɡraʊnd/
US: /ˈpruːvɪŋ ɡraʊnd/

  1. A place where something, like a new invention or idea, is tested.

    1. The desert became a proving ground for new military vehicles.
    2. The company used the small town as a proving ground before launching the product nationally proving ground.

  2. A situation or place that tests someone's abilities or character.

    1. College can be a real proving ground for young adults.
    2. The project became a proving ground for her leadership skills as a proving ground.

Synonyms

test bed laboratory arena experiment testing ground

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proving ground" in English means: A place where something, like a new invention or idea, is tested., A situation or place that tests someone's abilities or character..

The phonetic transcription of "proving ground" is /ˈpruːvɪŋ ɡraʊnd/ in British English and /ˈpruːvɪŋ ɡraʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proving ground": test bed, laboratory, arena, experiment, testing ground.

Example usage of "proving ground": "The desert became a proving ground for new military vehicles.". More examples on the page.