testbed

noun, verb — 2 senses

testbed

noun

Etymology From test + bed.

1

Any platform used for testing a scientific theory, computational tool or new technology.

testbed

verb

Etymology From test + bed.

1

With respect to a scientific theory, computational tool or new technology, to deploy such a platform.

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