Testbed

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any platform used for testing a scientific theory, computational tool or new technology.
Verb
  1. 1
    With respect to a scientific theory, computational tool or new technology, to deploy such a platform. transitive

Example

More examples

"Before we try to evaluate the products, let’s set up a testbed so we can make fair comparisons."

Etymology

From test + bed.

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