test
noun
the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
is testing
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present progressiveof test (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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One organization is testing how the pumps handle the cold in Vermont—where winter temperatures frequently hit single digits or drop below zero.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
German media reported that Berlin has acquired the French technology and is testing it.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The company is testing hand-breaded chicken in the U.S. and has rolled out a new line of crafted sodas and energy drinks infused with Red Bull this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
The company is testing both oral and subcutaneous forms of the drug.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
He moves, as if he is testing his body.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
