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tester
A male person whose job is to check the quality, functionality, or safety of a product, software, or system. The female form is 'die Testerin' (female tester).
Der Software-Tester hat einen kritischen Fehler im Programmcode entdeckt.
The software tester discovered a critical error in the program code.
tester
A device, instrument, or small sample (e.g., of perfume or cosmetics) that is used for testing or trying something out.
In der Parfümerie kannst du einen Tester benutzen, um den neuen Duft auf der Haut auszuprobieren.
In the perfume shop, you can use a tester to try the new fragrance on your skin.
The noun 'Tester' (tester) is derived from the verb 'testen' (to test). The ending '-er' here refers either to the person who carries out the action or to the instrument used for testing.
Als Tester für Computerspiele muss man viel Geduld haben.
As a tester for computer games, you need to have a lot of patience.
As a job title, 'Tester' (tester) is often used in compound words to specify the field. Common examples are 'Software-Tester' (software tester), 'Spiele-Tester' (game tester), or 'Produkt-Tester' (product tester).
Er arbeitet seit fünf Jahren als Software-Tester für eine große Firma.
He has been working as a software tester for a large company for five years.
You can tell from the context whether a person or a sample is meant. If it is about a profession, it is a person. If it is about a product to try out in a store, it is an object.
Der Tester hat einen wichtigen Fehler im System entdeckt.
The tester discovered an important error in the system.
In the meaning 'test sample', you often find the word in stores such as perfume shops or drugstores. There, you can try products like creams or fragrances with a tester before buying them.
Die meisten Lippenstifte gibt es auch als kleinen Tester.
Most lipsticks are also available as a small tester.
rehearsal / sample / test
A Probe is usually a small portion of a product that is given to someone to try or evaluate. A Tester specifically refers to a product or small amount that is available in a store for customers to try. Use “Probe” for an individual sample that is given to someone, and “Tester” for one provided in a shop.
Im Geschäft benutzte ich den Tester der neuen Gesichtscreme.
In the store, I tried the tester of the new face cream.
Die Verkäuferin gab mir eine kleine Probe der neuen Gesichtscreme mit.
The sales assistant gave me a small sample of the new face cream to take home.
