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test phase
A limited period during which a new product, service, or system is checked for functionality, reliability, and practical suitability before it is finally introduced.
Die neue App befindet sich noch in der Testphase und ist nur für ausgewählte Nutzer verfügbar.
The new app is still in the test phase and is available only to selected users.
This word is a compound made up of 'Test' (test) and 'Phase' (phase). The 's' in between is a linking s that connects the two parts. It literally means a phase in which something is tested.
Unser neues Software-Update geht nächste Woche in die Testphase.
Our new software update enters the test phase next week.
'Testphase' (test phase) is almost always used with the preposition 'in'. You say 'in der Testphase sein' (to be in the test phase, dative) for the state, and 'in die Testphase kommen/gehen' (to enter/go into the test phase, accusative) for the beginning.
Das Produkt befindet sich seit zwei Monaten in der Testphase.
The product has been in the test phase for two months.
Common verbs used with 'Testphase' (test phase) are 'eine Testphase starten' (to start a test phase), 'eine Testphase durchlaufen' (to go through a test phase), and 'die Testphase erfolgreich abschließen' (to successfully complete the test phase).
Bevor wir das Auto auf den Markt bringen, muss es eine lange Testphase durchlaufen.
Before we bring the car to market, it has to go through a long test phase.
probationary period
Probezeit and Testphase are both limited periods during which something is assessed for its suitability. Probezeit mainly refers to the beginning of an employment relationship, whereas Testphase concerns a product, service, or system. Use Probezeit for a professional working relationship and Testphase for a practical test.
In der Testphase prüften die Nutzer, ob der neue Onlinedienst zuverlässig funktionierte.
During the test phase, users checked whether the new online service worked reliably.
In der Probezeit prüften die neue Mitarbeiterin und ihr Arbeitgeber, ob die Zusammenarbeit passte.
During the probationary period, the new employee and her employer assessed whether they worked well together.
