German word

Prüfstand

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpʁyːfˌʃtant/

Meaning

  • masculine nountest bench

Example

Wir prüfen das Bauteil am Prüfstand.

We are testing the component at the test bench.

Illustration for Prüfstand (test bench)

More examples

Am Prüfstand lassen sich Fehler unter realistischen Bedingungen reproduzieren.

At the test bench, faults can be reproduced under realistic conditions.

Core concept

A sturdy station where a component is mounted while its performance or strength is measured.

Common phrases

  • am Prüfstand messen

    measure on the test bench

  • den Prüfstand betreiben

    operate the test bench

  • an den Prüfstand stellen

    put ___ to the test

Similar words

Prüfbank: A test bench for hands-on testing of small components.
Prüfanlage: An integrated test system combining several machines for continuous testing.
Prüfmaschine: An automated machine for testing material or component strength and properties.
Prüfgerät: A compact instrument for portable or standalone measurements and tests.

Definition in German

Prüfeinrichtung in Form eines Standes oder Prüfplatzes zum Testen von Komponenten.

Word origin

Prüfstand is a German compound of Prüf-, related to prüfen ('test'), and Stand ('stand' or 'station').

Usage tips

  • Prüfstand is masculine, so the example uses the dative phrase am Prüfstand; its plural is Prüfstände.

Other meanings

  • test standnoun

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