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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' both mean a limited period during which something is tested. The difference lies in the typical area of use. 'Probezeit' is used especially for a new employment relationship or after getting a driver's license. It involves rules, rights, and obligations for a person. 'Testphase' is more suitable for products, programs, systems, or new offers that are tried out before they are finally introduced. Learners may confuse the words because in both cases something is being tested. Practically speaking: for people in a job or with a driver's license, it is usually called 'Probezeit'; for things or projects, it is more likely 'Testphase'.
Die neue App ist noch in der Testphase und funktioniert nicht immer perfekt.
The new app is still in the test phase and does not always work perfectly.
Nach drei Monaten in der Probezeit weiß Lena, dass sie in der Firma bleiben möchte.
After three months in her probationary period, Lena knows that she wants to stay at the company.