Verb

erproben

Translation

to test, to try out, to prove

Wir müssen die neue Methode erproben.

We have to test the new method.

Das Medikament wird klinisch erprobt.

The medication is being clinically tested.

Er hat seine Treue in der Not erprobt.

He tested his loyalty in times of need.

((sth.)) to test (sth.) We are testing a new software.

Synonyms: testen (to test), ausprobieren (to try out), prüfen (to check)

Prefix 'er-' (indicating achievement/completion) + 'proben' (to rehearse, test). It implies testing something thoroughly to completion.

Think of 'er-' as making the 'probe' (test) successful or complete. You're not just trying, you're proving it works.