proving ground

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Synonyms: proving grounds

Antonyms: proving grounds

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|military}} A [[terrain]] or [[installation]] for [[test]]ing [[weapon]]s, [[military]] [[equipment]], or [[tactics]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} A [[venue]] or [[project]] in which [[new]] [[technology|technologies]], [[method]]s{{,}} or [[technique]]s are [[test]]ed.

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