ongeteste

Ongeteste is a term used in Dutch-language contexts to denote that something has not undergone testing or validation. It is formed from the prefix on- meaning not, combined with getest, the past participle of testen (to test). As an adjective, ongeteste describes objects, procedures, or results that have not been subjected to formal test procedures. The term is commonly found in technical documentation, risk assessments, procurement specifications, software development, and scientific or regulatory contexts where a distinction is made between vetted and unvetted items.

Grammatically, ongeteste appears in attributive position before a noun and follows standard Dutch adjective inflection rules. When used with definite nouns, it typically takes an -e ending, for example, ongeteste apparatuur (untested equipment). In many bilingual or multilingual documents, the term may be translated as untested or unvalidated, depending on the precise testing or regulatory framework in use.

Contexts and implications: In software development, an ongeteste module suggests that it has not yet completed integration or regression testing. In manufacturing or safety-critical industries, labeling a component as ongeteste signals the need for further validation, risk analysis, and possibly additional controls before release or use. The term helps communicate uncertainty and the requirement for follow-up verification in project planning and decision-making.

See also: untested, unverified, validation, quality assurance. While ongeteste is primarily a Dutch-language term, it can appear in multilingual documents to distinguish between tested and untested elements within collaborative projects.