Software Testing Glossary

noun a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise or guarantee

adjective providing confidence or certainty; sure or certain

• The company provided a written assurance that the product would be delivered on time.
• I need some assurance that you'll be there to help me move next weekend.
• I need some reassurance that everything will be okay.
• Her confident smile was a reassuring assurance that everything would work out in the end.

noun a lively dance or a piece of music for such a dance

verb to dance a jig or to move in a quick, lively manner

• The carpenter used a jig to create precise cuts in the wood.
• I saw the fisherman using a jig to catch some fish.
• Let's do the jig dance at the party tonight!
• She had to learn to jig around the obstacles in her path to success.

noun the state of having a healthy and sound mind; mental soundness

• Maintaining one's sanity during times of crisis is crucial for making sound decisions.
• I need a break from work to keep my sanity intact.
• I can't deal with this drama anymore, it's seriously testing my sanity.
• The chaos of the city can sometimes feel like a battle for my sanity.

noun a written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes

• The business analyst presented a detailed scenario analysis to the board of directors.
• Let me paint you a scenario where we all win the lottery and retire early.
• In what world would that scenario ever play out?
• The artist's painting depicted a surreal scenario of a world without gravity.

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

• The new medication has been thoroughly tested for safety and efficacy.
• I heard that the new video game was tested by a group of gamers before its release.
• My friend tested out the new restaurant in town and said it was amazing.
• She tested the waters before making a decision on whether to pursue a career change.