testing
/ˈtɛs.tɪŋ/
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Also seen as: testings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Difficult; tough.
Adjective
Examples
A testing time lies ahead for the new administration.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hành động tiến hành một thử nghiệm; thử nghiệm, chứng minh
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Noun
Examples
The wilderness testings of Jesus prepare him for ministry in which such temptations and shortcuts will recur.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “testing” mean?
Difficult; tough.
Is “testing” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.