tester

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noun (1)

test·​er ˈte-stər 

: one that tests or is used for testing

tester

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noun (2)

tes·​ter ˈtē-stər  ˈte- 

: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

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noun (3)

tes·​ter ˈte-stər 

: teston sense a

Examples of tester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

During evaluations, each tester reviewed ingredient lists and took notes on scent and overall efficacy. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024

Please note there were more adorable kid testers not seen here that also helped in choosing our winners. —Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024

During testing, our tester wore these shoes on a five-mile hike and never experienced any friction or discomfort. —Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024

The enterprise product’s beta testers and early clients included GitLab, Midjourney and Menlo Ventures, according to the company. —Hayden Field, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

tester

1 of 2 noun

tes·​ter ˈtēs-tər  ˈtes- 

: 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