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- /ˈtɛstər/
Meanings
Noun
a person whose job or role is to test products, systems, or software
a device or tool used to check whether something works or detect something
a sample product in a store that customers can try before buying
Beyond the definition
A "tester" is usually a person or thing used to check how well something works. It can mean someone whose job is to try out software, products, or food and report any problems. It can also mean a sample item in a shop, like a perfume bottle or lipstick that customers can try before buying. In many cases, the idea is simple: a tester helps people find problems, judge quality, or try something safely before it is fully used or sold.
The word "tester" refers to a person or thing used to check the quality, performance, safety, or usefulness of something else. The most common meaning is a person whose role is to try something and see whether it works as expected.
In technology, a software tester checks programs for bugs before release. In manufacturing, a product tester looks for defects and makes sure items meet safety standards. A taste tester may try food to judge flavor, texture, or freshness. In shops, a "tester" can also be a sample product, such as a bottle of perfume or a tube of lipstick, set out for customers to try before they buy. In science or engineering, the word can also refer to a device used for checking or measuring something, such as an electrical tester.
The role of a tester is not only to find problems but also to help prevent them. By giving feedback early, a tester helps improve the final result. The word is sometimes used more loosely for someone who tries something first so others can learn from the experience.
So, whether the subject is software, food, electrical equipment, or a sample product in a store, a tester plays an important role in checking quality and helping people make better decisions.
Examples
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Job role
She works as a software tester for a small game studio.
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Quality assurance
Our testers found several bugs before the website went live.
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Beta testing
The company is looking for beta testers for its new app.
- Phrasebeta testers
people who try a product before it is officially released
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Store sample
Try the perfume tester on your wrist before you buy a bottle.
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Electrical tool
Use a voltage tester to make sure the wire is not live.
- Domainvoltage tester
a tool for checking whether electricity is present
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Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- testernoun
Forms
- testerspluralnoun