program testing

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˈtes.tɪŋ/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˈtes.tɪŋ/

Checking a computer program to make sure it works the way it should.

The team spent all week doing program testing before the app was released.

SYNONYMS

software testing code testing quality assurance debugging verification

RELATED WORDS

programmer bug test case debugger software

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of running a program with sample inputs to find errors.

Program testing revealed a bug that crashed the game.

3. A school activity where students test the programs they wrote.

In computer class, program testing is part of every project.

4. A planned check to see if software meets its requirements.

Program testing showed the new feature worked correctly.