: subjected to or qualified through testing
—often used in combination
time-tested principles
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But beyond those elite few prospects, why would coaches play or pay freshmen instead of the veterans, the tested and proven Division I players, now available in what amounts to forever free agency?
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Cj Moore, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Read on for our tested and expert-recommended picks of the best jeans for men.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Interested in more tested, reliable BHG Recommends products?
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
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“Tested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tested. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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tested
adjective
test·ed
ˈtes-təd 
: examined or qualified through testing
time-tested principles
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