\ ˈtes(t)-ˌdrīv
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\
test-drove\
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrōv
\; test-driven\
ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən
\; test-driving\
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ
\
\; test-driven\
ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən
\; test-driving\
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ
\
Definition of test-drive
1
: to drive (a motor vehicle) in order to evaluate performance
2
: to use or examine (something, such as a computer program) in order to evaluate performance
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“Test-drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test-drive. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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