test run

noun

: an occurrence in which a product or procedure is tried in order to see if it works correctly
a test run of new software

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The five homes under construction in Yuba County, designed by Endemic Architecture, provide a test run, using the large machine to build a relatively small community of modest-size homes before tackling more ambitious projects. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025 During a test run as the Pioneer transitioned from running on its hull to lifting four feet above the water on its slender foils, several boats coming the other way began to point and wave at us. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025 If Robert came clean to his co-workers, everyone but Flambae is hanging out in the hanger to support his first test run of the equipment. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025 In fact, all of the tasks Neo performed in a test run with a reporter from the Wall Street Journal weren’t done autonomously. Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for test run

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“Test run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20run. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.

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