testbed
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- noun
- /ˈtɛstˌbɛd/
- Specialized
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- The research team created a new software testbed to evaluate their innovative applications before release.
- WSN testbed
- physical testbed
- virtual testbeds
Examples
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The Ground Robotics Research Center has also developed a robotics testbed that includes a Packbot and several other small robots.
Academic text (2011) -
We have two flying testbeds of this theory out there right now.
Blog text (5) -
The PLANETS project has created a series of tools and services that can be used together in a testbed environment to analyze the effectiveness of various preservation strategies.
Academic text (2012) -
His team is now operating two computer-controlled testbeds to check the rewritability on a much larger scale.
Academic text (2002) -
We see this modular design as crucial in testbed environments that aspire to grow and co-evolve with their user base.
Academic text (2012) -
The testbeds will also help them evaluate polymers for their endurance, wear resistance, stability, and power requirements.
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Despite these limitations, testbeds have demonstrated excellent performance at 5 Gb/sec over 9000 km.
Academic text (1993) -
In the field of robotics, the lab set up a comprehensive testbed for examining various autonomous systems.
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This project serves as an effective testbed for developing advanced technologies that will be used in commercial products.
Synonyms
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3.9
A place where people try out new ideas or methods
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3.9
A safe space to try code or ideas without changing the real system
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3.7
A place where people try new ideas or products to see if they work
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6.0
A computer environment where developers test code before release
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5.6
A place where people test new products, skills, or ideas to see if they work
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4.4
A place with tools for checking how machines or programs work under real conditions
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4.9
A place where people test machines, vehicles, or weapons
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2.8
A room where people take exams or workers check samples
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2.5
A room used for exams or experiments
A test system that copies the live system for final checks before release
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Testbed combines test and bed, where bed is used like in seedbed or flower bed to mean a 'place' where something is planted, grown, or tried. So a testbed is a 'place' to try new ideas, products, or technologies before using them more widely.