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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Stillwater city officials plan to continue studying the possibility of creating a downtown social district before deciding whether to proceed with a test run.
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
Several news outlets ran stories about the rescue dogs' test run of Tails of Talamanca, and the promotion, including TV spots, helped Thor get more eyeballs on him than ever.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 July 2025
Van Heerden also participated in the 2004 Hurricane Pam mock scenario, designed as a test run for hurricane planning for the 13 parishes of southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 July 2025
On July 17, 1946, a test run was made, and the Atkins Pickle Co. plant began full operations a few days later with approximately 100 employees.
—Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
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Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 8 Aug. 2025
Several news outlets ran stories about the rescue dogs' test run of Tails of Talamanca, and the promotion, including TV spots, helped Thor get more eyeballs on him than ever.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 July 2025
Van Heerden also participated in the 2004 Hurricane Pam mock scenario, designed as a test run for hurricane planning for the 13 parishes of southeastern Louisiana, including New Orleans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 July 2025
On July 17, 1946, a test run was made, and the Atkins Pickle Co. plant began full operations a few days later with approximately 100 employees.
—Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
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“Test run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20run. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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