tester
pronunciation
How to pronounce tester in British English:
UK [ˈtestə(r)]
How to pronounce tester in American English:
US [ˈtɛstɚ]
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- Noun:
- someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
- a flat canopy (especially one over a four-poster bed)
Word Origin
- tester (n.1)
- "one who tests, puts to trial, or assays," 1660s, agent noun from test (v.). Earlier "a crucible" for trying metals by heating them (mid-15c.).
- tester (n.2)
- "canopy over a four-post bed," mid-14c., from Medieval Latin testerium, from testera "head-stall" of the bridle of a horse, extended use and form of Late Latin testa "skull," in Vulgar Latin "head" (see tete). From Medieval Latin testa as "head" also come tester in obsolete senses of "piece of armor for the head" (late 14c., via Old French testiere) and "coin of Henry VIII" (1546), the first English coin to bear a true portrait.
Example
- 1. Durex marketing manager sam white was hiring australians over the age of 18 who could apply for one of 200 positions as a condom tester .
- 2. It should be noted , that it is possible to make a decent amount of money as a video game tester , however you must understand that there will be long hours and may be months between assignments and pay .
- 3. So next time you take your car to an " authorized " garage think twice about it when you see the technician plugging a " tester " into your car .