der Belastungstest
Translation
stress test, load test, endurance test
Examples
Der neue Motor besteht den Belastungstest.
The new engine passes the stress test.
Banken müssen einen Belastungstest durchführen.
Banks have to conduct a stress test.
Der Arzt ordnete einen Belastungstest an.
The doctor ordered an exercise stress test.
Grammar Patterns
((to do/conduct/run)) a stress test The banks have to conduct a stress test.
((to pass)) a stress test The prototype passed the stress test.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Stresstest, Härtetest (endurance test), Belastungsprobe (acid test)
Etymology
A compound of 'Belastung' (load, stress) and 'Test' (test). 'Belastung' comes from the verb 'lasten' (to weigh upon).
Memory Tips
Picture a 'test' to see how much 'load' (Belastung) something, like a bridge or a bank, can handle.