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 And unfortunately, nearly everyone is a test case in this unprecedented global undertaking. Ziyad Al-Aly, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024 Some businesses embraced the opportunity, which proved a successful test case for a move to digital payment processing, said Truman Bradley, executive director of the Marijuana Industry Group. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2024 Few drugmakers want to be the industry test case, so sticking with a conventional monkey study is the easy way to go. Erika Fry, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2024 The fire is likely to be seen as a key test case for airplane fuselages made from carbon-composite fibers, such as the A350 and the Boeing 787, instead of conventional aluminum skins. Mari Yamaguchi, Twin Cities, 2 Jan. 2024 European elections to be held in June are a test case for the growing popularity of her far-right National Rally. Samy Adghirni, Fortune Europe, 9 Jan. 2024 That quality makes spheres a crucial test case for geometers. Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2023 Even more, though, the labor actions are being watched as a test case for global efforts to crack Musk’s strict no-unions policy. Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023 Making the Apple Watch a test case for new technology is part of a pattern for the company. Mark Gurman, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of test case was in 1850

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“Test case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20case. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

test case

see case sense 1a

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