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time-tested

American  
[tahym-tes-tid] / ˈtaɪmˌtɛs tɪd /

adjective

  1. having proved valid, workable, or useful over a long span of time.

    a time-tested theory.

Etymology

Origin of time-tested

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, she says, investors will rediscover the fund’s time-tested strategy.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Our fruits and vegetables are grown naturally using time-tested methods like companion planting, selecting plant combinations that naturally deter pests and enrich the soil.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"We've taken a historic decision to elevate our time-tested partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership," Modi said in a post on X.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Such reforms would need innovation and creativity to implement time-tested values of prudence and fiscal discipline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

And I could see by Farrow’s pained expression that the time-tested and sparingly applied Ryan Dean West pee-tear scam worked beautifully.

From "Winger" by Andrew Smith

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