Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
test-bed
noun
/ˈtɛstˌbɛd/
Definition
A test-bed is a platform or environment used for testing new products, technologies, or systems before they are widely deployed or manufactured.
Examples
- The tech company set up a test-bed to evaluate their new software before its official launch.
- In the automotive industry, a test-bed is crucial for safety and performance assessment of new vehicles.
Meaning
It refers to a controlled setting where researchers can experiment and validate concepts or innovations in order to ensure they function as intended.
Synonyms
- Testing ground
- Experimental platform
- Prototype environment
