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proving ground

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prov·ing ground (prvng)
n.
A place for testing new devices, weapons, or theories.
proving ground
n
a place or situation in which something new, such as equipment or a theory, can be tested
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.proving groundproving ground - a workplace for testing new equipment or ideas
workplace, work - a place where work is done; "he arrived at work early today"
Translations
proving ground [ˈpruːvɪŋˌgraʊnd] N → terreno m de prueba
proving ground
n (for theory) → Versuchsfeld nt; (= situation: for sb, sb’s abilities) → Bewährungsprobe f; Belfast was his proving ground → Belfast war für ihn die Bewährungsprobe


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