Noun
/wɛər tɛst/
A "wear test" typically refers to an evaluation process in which a product, usually apparel, footwear, or gear, is tested for comfort, durability, and overall performance during actual use. This term is especially common in the automotive, clothing, and consumer goods industries. It involves real-world usage of the product by testers to provide feedback before it is released to the market.
The frequency of use for "wear test" is moderate, primarily in the business and product development sectors, and it tends to appear more in written contexts than in oral speech.
The team conducted a thorough wear test on the new hiking boots to ensure they were comfortable for long-distance trekking.
(Команда провела тщательный "износ" для новых туристических ботинок, чтобы убедиться, что они удобны для длительных походов.)
Before launching the line, the company made sure to run a wear test on all the apparel to gather valuable customer feedback.
(Перед выпуском линии компания убедилась, что провела "износ" на всей одежде, чтобы собрать ценную обратную связь от клиентов.)
Results from the wear test indicated that the sports shoes held up well under various conditions.
(Результаты "износа" показали, что спортивные туфли хорошо выдерживают разные условия.)
The term "wear test" is not typically used in idiomatic expressions. However, the concept of "wear" is often incorporated into various phrases that discuss testing endurance or resilience. Below are some examples using "wear" in different idiomatic contexts.
They have to wear a lot of hats in this project, balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.
(Им нужно "носить много шляп" в этом проекте, балансируя множественные роли и обязанности.)
We need to wear our hearts on our sleeves when discussing this sensitive issue to show authenticity.
(Нам нужно "носить свои сердца на рукавах", когда мы обсуждаем этот чувствительный вопрос, чтобы показать искренность.)
The old bridge is really starting to show its wear and tear; it might need some major repairs soon.
(Старый мост действительно начинает "показывать износ и повреждения"; возможно, ему скоро понадобятся серьезные ремонты.)
The word "wear" derives from the Old English term "warian," which means "to use, to carry out." The term "test" comes from the Latin "testari," meaning "to bear witness." Together, "wear test" relates to the process of assessing the endurance and use of an item.
Synonyms: - Durability assessment - Performance evaluation - Product trial
Antonyms: - Design hypothesis - Concept sketch - Theory (as opposed to testing in practice)