1. An area or field that has been examined, evaluated, or proven through experience or experimentation
The company decided to build on tested ground rather than venture into new markets.
A empresa decidiu construir sobre terreno testado em vez de se aventurar em novos mercados.
2. Figuratively, a strategy, method, or approach that has been previously validated or verified
We should stick to tested ground when it comes to our marketing strategy.
Devemos nos ater a terreno testado quando se trata de nossa estratégia de marketing.
3. Literally, soil or land that has been surveyed, analyzed, or used before
The archaeologists worked on tested ground from previous excavations.
Os arqueólogos trabalharam em terreno testado de escavações anteriores.