tester

1 of 3

noun (1)

test·​er ˈte-stər How to pronounce tester (audio)
: one that tests or is used for testing

tester

2 of 3

noun (2)

tes·​ter ˈtē-stər How to pronounce tester (audio)
ˈte-
: the canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

3 of 3

noun (3)

tes·​ter ˈte-stər How to pronounce tester (audio)

Examples of tester in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
But Take Note Our tester noted that the monitor’s high sensitivity can lead to frequent alerts. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 4 May 2024 On hot days, opt for the highest setting to deliver a breeze that can cool you down from 20 feet away, according to our tester. Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Our testers raved about this sunscreen for darker skin. Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 3 May 2024 Taste testers of the pickle-y pick-me-up left reviews that agree that the slight sourness of the pickle and vinegar complements the sweetness of the white wine and sugar. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2024 Our tester also needed GooBeGone to get stickers off. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 19 Apr. 2024 Our tester could feel that this formula is made to do more than just hydrate the complexion — the tightening effect was noticeable. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 My tester had the American Walnut interior trim and Capstone semi-aniline leather upholstery that smelled great, felt great and looked great. Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Interest therefore remained largely limited to Tesla’s more hard-core enthusiasts willing to pay the high cost—at one point $15,000—for the privilege of being a tester at the forefront of the technology. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1661, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1546, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tester was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Tester.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tester. Accessed 7 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

tester

1 of 2 noun
tes·​ter ˈtēs-tər How to pronounce tester (audio) ˈtes- How to pronounce tester (audio)
: a canopy or a frame for a canopy over a bed, pulpit, or altar

tester

2 of 2 noun
test·​er
ˈtes-tər
: one that tests

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