tester¹ Definition
tester (tes′tər)
noun
a person or thing that tests
tester² Definition
tes·ter (tes′tər)
noun
a canopy, as over a bed
Etymology: ME testere < OFr testiere, headpiece, crown of a hat < teste, the head < L testa: see test
tester³ Definition
tes·ter (tes′tər)
tester Synonyms
tester Usage Examples
Converse of subject
examine: You will need to prepare and show three pictures, as described in the Study Guide, to be examined by the tester.
Converse of object
- seek: We are now seeking further testers from within Schools ( and College Offices ).
- allow: These measures allow a tester to compare a child's progress relative to national ' norms ' ( averages ).
- build: Sheet specimens of electrical steel 500 mm x 500 mm can be tested in a single sheet tester built to the IEC recommended design.
Adjective modifier
- Beta: DirectX 9 Beta 1 was released to Beta testers on the May 31st.
- beta: Our beta testers were always getting the two confused.
- portable: To carry out certain tests, a portable appliance tester should be used.
- experienced: The role may also suit an experienced tester who is looking to apply their test background to a new area.
- diagnostic: Diagnostic testing can only be carried out in conjunction with a Bosch diagnostic tester.
- chief: Emily, our chief tester here at The Dad Blog, checks it out.
Modifies a noun
- pot: Better still, pick up a tester pot or two!
- reliability: The results of this study showed that the intra tester reliability was higher than the inter tester.
- bed: The painted chamber Upstairs the tester bed is being reconstructed in the painted chamber.
- function: The tester function must take the different types into account.
Noun used with modifier
- intra: The results of this study showed that the intra tester reliability was higher than the inter tester.
- beta: Anyhow, I thought i would explain why there is only 1 beta tester at present.
- hardness: Smaller tools will include a hand lens, hardness tester, color char and magnet.
- alpha: I'd like a few alpha testers to take a look at this.
- roller: Suitable vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester.
- brake: Suitable vehicles will be tested on a roller brake tester.
Browse dictionary entries near tester
- ‹ testee
- ‹ tested
- ‹ testatrix
- ‹ testator (testatrix)
- ‹ testator
- ‹ testate
- ‹ testamentary trust
- ‹ testamentary intent
- ‹ testamentary capacity
- ‹ testament
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