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proving ground

noun

  1. any place, context, or area for testing something, as a piece of scientific equipment, a theory, etc.


proving ground

noun

  1. a place or situation in which something new, such as equipment or a theory, can be tested
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of proving ground1

First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences

Colorado’s fourteeners have long been a proving ground for skiers, hikers, and ultrarunners.

The upcoming public beta will be an interesting proving ground.

Mary proposed the deserts of New Mexico as our proving ground.

Less than a year after the coronavirus crisis erupted, a massive mobilization to deliver a vaccine is underway, and Britain has emerged as a proving ground.

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The first test, nicknamed “Able,” at the proving grounds was followed by approximately 100 more atmospheric nuclear trials at the site.

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A few terms in the House of Representatives used to be the perfect proving ground for politicians en route to higher office.

But Pennsylvania could be the ultimate proving ground this time around of what I call the “we gave the black guy a chance” theory.

South Carolina is a proving ground for Republican candidates in presidential elections.

In 2010, Colorado will be an important proving ground for the Tea Party.

Here are the expanding works of a formidable fort defending the harbor entrance, and an artillery trial and proving ground.

"Post hospital, Aberdeen Proving Ground," he said sleepily, rubbing his eyes.

The pilot howitzer was delivered by the Watervliet Arsenal to the proving ground on August 24, 1918.

But when these mortars were sent to the proving ground the test-firing deformed the barrels and broke the metal bases.

The Government in the fall of 1917 bought a large tract of land near Aberdeen, Md., to be an artillery proving ground.

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