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field testing

[/fiːld ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
testes de campo
1. Testing of a product, system, or procedure in real-world conditions outside of a laboratory or controlled environment
The new software underwent field testing with actual users before its official release.
O novo software passou por testes de campo com usuários reais antes do seu lançamento oficial.
2. Practical validation of a hypothesis or theory through observation and experimentation in natural settings
Field testing of the agricultural technique showed promising results in different soil conditions.
Os testes de campo da técnica agrícola mostraram resultados promissores em diferentes condições de solo.
3. Trial implementation of a policy, program, or innovation in selected locations before widespread adoption
The government conducted field testing of the new public transport system in three cities.
O governo realizou testes de campo do novo sistema de transporte público em três cidades.
Synonyms
pilot testingreal-world testingon-site testingpractical testingbeta testing
Antonyms
laboratory testingcontrolled testingtheoretical testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
testes de campo
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
testes de campo / ensaios de campo
Both terms used interchangeably in business and tech sectors
Portugal
testes de terreno / ensaios de campo
Preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something to the test
test the waters
trial by fire
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