test case

noun

1

: a representative case whose outcome is likely to serve as a precedent

2

: a proceeding brought by agreement or on an understanding of the parties to obtain a decision as to the constitutionality of a statute

Examples of test case in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The test case at Metaplant America Hyundai plans to first put the Atlas humanoid robot to work at Metaplant America, an electric vehicle factory located outside of Savannah, Georgia, starting in 2028. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Ngo frames the Lotte World ride as a test case for adapting Legendary’s characters to physical spaces. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2026

Funded by nonpartisan pro-civic engagement groups – Democracy Rising Collaborative and Keep Our Republic – the trip served as a test case for whether Americans are concerned about challenges to the judicial branch's powers. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026

And the split between El-Sayed and Stevens on AI and data centers could be a test case for Democrats on how to message on the issue going forward. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for test case

• abase
• airspace
• apace
• backspace
• biface
• birthplace
• blackface
• boldface
• bookcase
• braincase
• briefcase
• carcase

Legal Definition

test case

see also:

case sense 1a