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test bench
A technical system or device in which machines, engines, vehicles, or components are tested under controlled conditions for their function, performance, and durability.
Der neue Flugzeugmotor wird auf dem Prüfstand extremen Belastungen ausgesetzt.
The new aircraft engine is exposed to extreme loads on the test bench.
to be put to the test
A situation in which the quality, value, or resilience of something or someone is subjected to a critical examination or stress test.
Nach der Wahlniederlage steht die gesamte Strategie der Partei auf dem Prüfstand.
After the election defeat, the party's entire strategy is being put to the test.
The word is made up of 'Prüf-' (from the verb 'prüfen', to test/check) and 'Stand' (stand). So it literally describes a place or device where something is tested.
Jedes neue Automodell muss auf dem Prüfstand seine Sicherheit beweisen.
Every new car model has to prove its safety on the test bench.
You can recognize the meaning from the context. If it is about technical devices such as engines or vehicles, the literal meaning is intended. If it is about abstract things like a relationship, strategy, or friendship, the figurative meaning is intended.
Der neue Motor wurde auf dem Prüfstand getestet.
The new engine was tested on the test bench.
In the figurative meaning, the word is almost always used in two fixed expressions: 'etwas auf den Prüfstand stellen' (to put something to the test / examine something critically) and 'auf dem Prüfstand stehen' (to be put to the test / be under review).
Die Firma stellt ihre bisherige Marketingstrategie auf den Prüfstand.
The company is putting its previous marketing strategy to the test.
