proving ground

proving ground
noun
a workplace for testing new equipment or ideas (Freq. 1)
Hypernyms: ↑workplace, ↑work

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noun, pl ⋯ grounds [count]
1 : a place where things or people are tested or tried out for the first time
— often + for

The local racetrack became a proving ground for new jockeys.

2 : a place where scientific testing is done

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ˈproving ground [proving ground] noun
a place where sth such as a new machine, vehicle or weapon can be tested

It's an ideal proving ground for the new car.

(figurative)

The club is the proving ground for young boxers.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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