testing ground

noun
UK: /ˈtestɪŋ ɡraʊnd/
US: /ˈtestɪŋ ɡraʊnd/

  1. A place or situation where new ideas or products are tried out.

    1. The city became a testing ground for new transportation technologies.
    2. The new software was released in a limited market as a testing ground to identify bugs before the full launch.

  2. An area used for conducting experiments or tests, often involving potential risks or failures, to assess performance or safety.

    1. The desert became a testing ground for the army's new vehicles.
    2. The facility served as a testing ground for different materials under extreme conditions, ensuring their suitability for space travel.

Synonyms

proving ground laboratory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "testing ground" in English means: A place or situation where new ideas or products are tried out., An area used for conducting experiments or tests, often involving potential risks or failures, to assess performance or safety..

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

Synonyms for "testing ground": proving ground, laboratory.

Example usage of "testing ground": "The city became a testing ground for new transportation technologies.". More examples on the page.