burn-in

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

burn–in

noun \ˈbərn-ˌin\

Definition of BURN-IN

: the continuous operation of a device (as a computer) as a test for defects or failure prior to putting it to use

First Known Use of BURN-IN

1966

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