A/B testing
Americannoun
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Digital Technology. a stage of design and development that compares two or more versions of a web page or app in simultaneous use to assess which is the optimized version for achieving a specified design goal or performance metric.
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a research methodology that compares two or more versions of a product or strategy to determine empirically which version is superior.
A/B testing informed our graphics choices for the new email marketing program.
Example Sentences
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Marketing shifted from campaign bursts to always‑on funnels and A/B testing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
This is called A/B testing, and it’s a whole lot less controversial when someone else does it.
From Washington Post • Sep. 28, 2022
The longstanding practice, called A/B testing, is intended to improve consumers’ experiences and keep them engaged, which helps the companies make money through premium membership fees or advertising.
From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022
His brother Taco, however, is less convinced: “It could be a cool idea to try to do some A/B testing and put the television back on the box to see if it works.”
From The Verge • Sep. 16, 2020
Most writers cannot afford focus groups or A/B testing, but they can ask a roommate or colleague or family member to read what they wrote and comment on it.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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