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playtest

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A session of testing a newly developed game by playing it or having it played.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We've fixed the first round of problems and it's time for another playtest.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To test a newly developed game by playing it or having it played.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • He playtested his Geometry Dash level to make sure there were no bugs.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From play + test.