Word
untested
Phoneticsuntest·ed
US/ənˈtɛstɪd/
UK/ʌntˈɛstɪd/
Definition
adj. not having been tried or tested yet. You use this to describe something that is new and might not work perfectly.
adj. not having been subjected to a trial or examination. Often used to describe theories, products, or methods that lack a proven track record.
Examples
“The new software is still untested and may have bugs.”
“The team is hesitant to launch the untested vaccine without more data on its long-term effects.”
“While the theory is promising, it remains untested in a real-world environment where variables are far more complex than in a controlled laboratory setting.”
Examples
simple
“The new software is still untested and may have bugs.”
contextual
“The team is hesitant to launch the untested vaccine without more data on its long-term effects.”
complex
“While the theory is promising, it remains untested in a real-world environment where variables are far more complex than in a controlled laboratory setting.”
Real-World Examples
“The company said in August it planned to drill for oil in 2027 at an untested basin on Greenland’s east coast, although it lacked its own permit.” “With Trevoh Chalobah in central defence and Lewis Hall at left-back, it was a completely untested unit.” “There are also other benefits to spacing punctuation marks and other symbols (though currently untested, with little evidence available).” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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