testing ground
A "testing ground" is a place or situation where new ideas, methods, or products are tried out to determine their effectiveness or success.
Definition
B2General
(common)A place or situation where new ideas, methods, or products are tested to see if they work well.
Example
- The new policy was implemented in a small town as a testing ground before being rolled out nationwide.
B2Technology
(technical)An area designated for testing the performance and safety of machines, vehicles, or other equipment.
Example
- The desert serves as a testing ground for new military vehicles.
B2Education
(academic)A classroom or educational setting where new teaching methods or tools are evaluated.
Example
- The pilot program was used as a testing ground for the new curriculum.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "testing ground":
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