test bed

noun
UK: /ˈtest bed/
US: /ˈtest bed/

  1. A place or system used for testing new ideas or products.

    1. The lab is a test bed for new software.
    2. Our city has become a test bed for innovative transportation technologies like electric scooters.

  2. An environment that allows controlled experimentation to validate technology.

    1. The wind tunnel serves as a test bed for aircraft designs.
    2. This research facility provides a robust test bed to evaluate the performance of advanced materials in harsh conditions.

Synonyms

proving ground laboratory sandbox

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "test bed" in English means: A place or system used for testing new ideas or products., An environment that allows controlled experimentation to validate technology..

The phonetic transcription of "test bed" is /ˈtest bed/ in British English and /ˈtest bed/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "test bed": proving ground, laboratory, sandbox.

Example usage of "test bed": "The lab is a test bed for new software.". More examples on the page.