whole-system testing

noun

UK /həʊl ˈsɪstəm ˈtɛstɪŋ/

US /hoʊl ˈsɪstəm ˈtɛstɪŋ/

Checking that all the parts of a big machine or program work together as one.

Before the rocket launch, the team did whole-system testing to make sure every part worked together.

SYNONYMS

end-to-end testing full-system testing integrated testing complete system testing

RELATED WORDS

system integration quality assurance test plan regression testing acceptance testing

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Testing an entire computer system, including hardware and software, to confirm it meets requirements.

Whole-system testing revealed a bug that only appeared when the database and web server ran together.

3. A final check of a complete product before it is released to users.

The carmaker ran whole-system testing on the new electric model before selling it.

4. Checking that all connected parts of an organization or process work smoothly as a unit.

The hospital performed whole-system testing of its new patient records process.