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tester

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Noun — A person whose job is to check that a product or system works correctly.

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Etymology

From Old French testre, "a canopy", ultimately from Latin testura. The modern sense of "someone who tests things" is simply "test" plus the agent suffix "-er".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “tester” mean?

The word “tester” means a person whose job is to check that a product or system works correctly. In plain terms, most commonly, someone or something that checks whether a product works — or a free sample to try before buying.

How do you pronounce “tester”?

“Tester” is pronounced TEHS-tuh (/ˈtɛstəɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “tester” in a sentence?

Here is “tester” used in a sentence: “She works as a software tester, hunting for bugs before release.”

What part of speech is “tester”?

“Tester” is a noun.

Where does the word “tester” come from?

The word “tester” comes from Latin. From Old French testre, "a canopy", ultimately from Latin testura. The modern sense of "someone who tests things" is simply "test" plus the agent suffix "-er".

Is “tester” a common word?

“Tester” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “tester” have?

“Tester” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to check that a product or system works correctly.

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