Antonyms for tester


Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : tes-ter
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛs tər


Definition of tester

Origin :
  • "one who tests," 1660s, agent noun from test (v.).
  • As in preliminary : adj introductory, initial
  • As in provisional : adj contingent, tentative
  • As in tentative : adj conditional, experimental
  • As in trial : adj experimental
  • As in prolegomenous : adj preliminary
  • As in experimental : adj exploratory
  • As in inspector : noun examiner
  • As in investigator : noun person who checks thoroughly
  • As in researcher : noun research worker
  • As in scientist : noun researcher
  • As in test pilot : noun aircraft tester
  • As in inquirer : noun questioner
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Tester looked at me a moment, as if he were too vexed to trust himself to speak.
  • Extract from : « The Path Of Duty » by Henry James
  • "Well, she likes me awfully," Mr. Tester said, looking like a handsome child.
  • Extract from : « The Path Of Duty » by Henry James
  • Mr. Tester was away as he might be away if they were already married.
  • Extract from : « The Path Of Duty » by Henry James
  • But this was too odious a chance, and I accepted Mr. Tester's assurance.
  • Extract from : « The Path Of Duty » by Henry James
  • "You know I am not sure that the Stoics is the right audience for a play like this," said Tester.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • In a second Tester had resumed his old pose of indifference.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • "I am going to the front in about a week, you know," said Tester, as they were standing on the platform.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • The point was being debated, when Tester and Bradford came in.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • But Tester was a very great friend of Stewart's, the captain of the Eleven.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • For Tester had not risen to his position on his own merits alone.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh

Synonyms for tester

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