tester

1 of 3

noun (1)

test·​er ˈte-stər How to pronounce tester (audio)
: one that tests or is used for testing

tester

2 of 3

noun (2)

tes·​ter ˈtē-stər How to pronounce tester (audio)
ˈte-
: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

3 of 3

noun (3)

tes·​ter ˈte-stər How to pronounce tester (audio)

Examples of tester in a Sentence

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Noun
One of our testers blended this with their SPF, which made the texture easier to work with. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024 Among early testers, Pappu said, a popular use case has been receipts. David Pierce, The Verge, 14 May 2024 The video-generator is in use by a group of product testers but is not available to the public, OpenAI said in a statement in February. Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 May 2024 As an early access game, Supergiant has afforded players the opportunity to essentially take on the role of play testers. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024 According to recipe tester Amanda Stanfield, buttermilk’s natural acidity tenderizes the meat and is a flavorful vessel for the spices and herbs. Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024 But Take Note Our tester noted that the monitor’s high sensitivity can lead to frequent alerts. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024 On hot days, opt for the highest setting to deliver a breeze that can cool you down from 20 feet away, according to our tester. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Our testers raved about this sunscreen for darker skin. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 3 May 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English, headboard of a bed, canopy, from Anglo-French, from teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin, shell

Noun (3)

modification of Middle French testart, from teston

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1661, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1546, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tester was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Tester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tester. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tester

1 of 2 noun
tes·​ter ˈtēs-tər How to pronounce tester (audio) ˈtes- How to pronounce tester (audio)
: a canopy or a frame for a canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

2 of 2 noun
test·​er
ˈtes-tər
: one that tests

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