testmethod

noun

UK /ˈtestˌmeθəd/

US /ˈtestˌmeθəd/

A testmethod is a special way you follow to check if something works.

The teacher showed us a simple testmethod to see if the plant needs water.

SYNONYMS

testing procedure checking method trial method assessment technique

RELATED WORDS

test method procedure experiment check

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set of steps used in science to find out if an idea is true.

The scientist used a careful testmethod to see how fast the ice melts.

3. A way a computer program checks if its code works correctly.

The programmer wrote a testmethod to make sure the game scores points right.

4. A planned way to compare two things fairly.

We used the same testmethod to compare which paper airplane flies farther.