field-test
verb (used with object)
to test (a device or product) under various conditions of actual use.
field-testing
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present participleof field-test.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The UN's World Food Programme is preparing to begin field-testing a version of the AI-enabled truck that can be steered remotely through the most dangerous and difficult terrain to reach people in need.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Elon Musk’s attempt to beat his way out of paying $44 billion for Twitter has reached its latest phase, after months of Musk field-testing his legal argument in public.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2022
That would mean demonstrating the effective and reliable use of new technology through rigorous field-testing before advancing fragile weapons systems to the production stage, ensuring future maintenance and other headaches for troops in combat.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2019
One doctor talks another into field-testing their new wonder drug, as the first pregnant man.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2019
U. S. Robots had to get the bugs out of the multiple robot, and there were plenty of bugs, and there are always at least half a dozen bugs left for the field-testing.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
