Proving ground is a term used to describe a place where experiments, tests, and trials are conducted to verify the effectiveness and reliability of a product or technology. There are several synonyms for proving ground such as trial location, test site, experimental arena, verification facility, and validation place. Other words that can be used instead of proving ground include research ground, experimentation site, and testing range. These words all denote a certain degree of rigor and scrutiny that is required when testing new products or technologies. Regardless of the term used, the objective of a proving ground is to ensure safety and effectiveness of the product or technology under scrutiny.