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Definition of
testing adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
testing
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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ˈtɛstɪŋ
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(
of a problem or situation
)
difficult to deal with and needing particular strength or abilities
This has been a testing time for us all.
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testing
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testing
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beta test
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road-test
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alpha test
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bench test
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field-test
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means test
noun
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