first-phase testing
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nounpl: first-phase testings
testes de primeira fase
1. The initial stage of testing in a development or clinical process, typically involving small-scale evaluation to assess basic functionality, safety, or feasibility before proceeding to larger trials
First-phase testing of the new software revealed several critical bugs that needed to be fixed before beta release.
Os testes de primeira fase do novo software revelaram vários bugs críticos que precisavam ser corrigidos antes do lançamento beta.
2. In clinical research, the first stage of human trials to evaluate safety, dosage, and side effects in a small group of volunteers
The drug successfully completed first-phase testing with no severe adverse reactions reported.
O medicamento completou com sucesso os testes de primeira fase sem nenhuma reação adversa grave relatada.
3. The preliminary validation stage of a product or service before it enters broader testing phases
First-phase testing showed that the prototype met the basic design requirements.
Os testes de primeira fase mostraram que o protótipo atendeu aos requisitos básicos de design.
This term is widely used in both American and Brazilian professional contexts, particularly in software development, pharmaceutical research, and product development. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in tech hubs like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The concept reflects the global standardization of testing protocols, with Phase 1 being recognized internationally as the initial evaluation stage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get something off the ground with first-phase testing
pass first-phase testing with flying colors
clear the first-phase testing hurdle
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