spot test
noun
1
: a test limited to a few key or sample points or a relatively small percentage of random spots
2
: a test conducted on the spot to yield immediate results
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Perform a spot test with your steam cleaner to be sure no damage occurs.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Wash fabric items in cold water with a gentle cleanser (do a spot test first), and use saddle soap and a proper conditioner to clean leather belts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Test a spot: Choose a small spot, like the backing or a corner or your carpet, to spot test with the hydrogen peroxide.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Jan. 2026
How to Clean Leather Gloves with Leather Cleaner Step 1: Perform a Spot Test
Before cleaning leather gloves with a leather cleaner, perform a spot test to ensure the product won’t cause damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Wash fabric items in cold water with a gentle cleanser (do a spot test first), and use saddle soap and a proper conditioner to clean leather belts.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Test a spot: Choose a small spot, like the backing or a corner or your carpet, to spot test with the hydrogen peroxide.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 23 Jan. 2026
How to Clean Leather Gloves with Leather Cleaner Step 1: Perform a Spot Test
Before cleaning leather gloves with a leather cleaner, perform a spot test to ensure the product won’t cause damage.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spot test
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“Spot test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spot%20test. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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