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The process of systematically checking a product, especially software or hardware, to ensure its quality, functionality, and freedom from errors.
Das Testing der neuen App hat mehrere kritische Fehler aufgedeckt.
The testing of the new app revealed several critical errors.
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The performance of medical tests to determine the presence of diseases, viruses, or certain physical conditions.
Das flächendeckende Testing der Bevölkerung half, die Ausbreitung des Virus einzudämmen.
The widespread testing of the population helped contain the spread of the virus.
'Testing' is an English word that was adopted directly into German. Like many English words ending in '-ing' that describe a process, such as 'Training' (training) and 'Marketing' (marketing), it is neuter: 'das Testing'.
Das Testing der neuen Funktionen beginnt nächste Woche.
The testing of the new features begins next week.
You can tell from the context whether the technical or medical meaning is intended. Words like 'Software' (software), 'App' (app), or 'System' (system) point to technology, while 'Virus' (virus), 'Krankheit' (disease), or 'Probe' (sample) point to the medical field.
Das Testing der Software hat unerwartete Probleme gezeigt.
The testing of the software revealed unexpected problems.
In a technical context, 'Testing' is often used with these verbs and adjectives: 'ein Testing durchführen' (to carry out testing), 'das Testing abschließen' (to complete testing), 'automatisches Testing' (automated testing), or 'manuelles Testing' (manual testing).
Wir müssen vor der Veröffentlichung ein gründliches Testing durchführen.
We have to carry out thorough testing before publication.
In the medical field, the following combinations are common: 'flächendeckendes Testing' (widespread testing), 'sich einem Testing unterziehen' (to undergo testing), or 'das Testing auf ein bestimmtes Virus' (testing for a specific virus).
Die Regierung plant ein flächendeckendes Testing in den Schulen.
The government is planning widespread testing in schools.
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In software, both words can concern checking functionality and quality. Test refers more to one specific check, while Testing refers to the broader, systematic process involving multiple checks. Use “Test” for a single testing step and “Testing” for the overall quality-assurance work.
Das Testing der neuen Software umfasst viele Prüfungen auf Fehler und Funktionalität.
Testing the new software involves many checks for errors and functionality.
Der Test zeigt, ob die neue Anmeldung mit einem falschen Passwort korrekt reagiert.
The test shows whether the new login responds correctly to an incorrect password.
