test objects

[/tɛst ˈɑbdʒɛkts/]
nounpl: test objects
objetos de teste
1. Items or specimens used in laboratory, scientific, or quality control experiments to evaluate performance, durability, or functionality
The researchers prepared several test objects to measure the material's resistance to heat.
Os pesquisadores prepararam vários objetos de teste para medir a resistência do material ao calor.
2. In software development, instances or entities created to verify code functionality during testing phases
The QA team created mock test objects to simulate user interactions in the application.
A equipe de QA criou objetos de teste simulados para simular interações do usuário na aplicação.
3. Physical or digital items used in scientific validation and experimentation
The laboratory maintains a collection of standardized test objects for calibration purposes.
O laboratório mantém uma coleção de objetos de teste padronizados para fins de calibração.
This term is widely used in both Brazilian and American technical, scientific, and software development communities. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in university laboratories, quality control departments, and tech companies. The term reflects the importance of systematic testing in modern science and technology sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
test specimenstest samplesexperimental objectstrial objectsmock objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
production objectsfinal products

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos de teste
Standard term used in laboratories and software development contexts
São Paulo
objetos de teste / corpos de prova
Engineering contexts often use 'corpos de prova' (test pieces)
Rio de Janeiro
objetos de teste
Commonly used in academic and research settings
Portugal
objectos de teste / objetos de ensaio
European Portuguese may use 'objectos' (older spelling) or 'ensaio' (testing/trial)

Related Words

testingquality assuranceexperimentationvalidationprototypespecimen

Related Idioms & Phrases

under test
put through the test
test the waters
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