testinggrounds
nounUK /ˈtɛstɪŋ ɡraʊndz/
US /ˈtɛstɪŋ ɡraʊndz/
A place where people try out new things to see if they work.
The empty field became a testing ground for the new robot.
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2. A place where military weapons or equipment are tested.
The army used the desert as a testing ground for new tanks.
3. A situation or setting where ideas are tried out before being used widely.
The small town was a testing ground for the new traffic rules.
4. An area used for scientific experiments.
The garden served as a testing ground for different plant foods.