tester

noun (1)

test·er | \ ˈte-stər

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Definition of tester

(Entry 1 of 3)

: one that tests or is used for testing

tester

noun (2)

tes·ter | \ ˈtē-stər

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, ˈte-\

Definition of tester (Entry 2 of 3)

: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

noun (3)

tes·ter | \ ˈte-stər

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Definition of tester (Entry 3 of 3)

: teston sense a

History and Etymology for tester

Noun (2)

Middle English, headboard of a bed, canopy, from Anglo-French, from teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin, shell

Noun (3)

modification of Middle French testart, from teston

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