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tester¹ Definition

tester (testər)

noun

a person or thing that tests

tester² Definition

tes·ter (testər)

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 (testər)

noun

teston (sense )

Etymology: altered < MFr testart < teston, teston + -art, -ard

tester Synonyms

tester

n.

validator, examiner, lab assistant; see checker, inspector.

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.