field-test
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of field-test
An Americanism dating back to 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Now the pandemic has given anti-vaccine advocates an opportunity to field-test a variety of messages and find new recruits.
From New York Times
Vassiliou says that he has received funding to field-test the system and partner with scientists on the ground to refine the invention.
From Scientific American
“It usually takes years to field-test a vaccine.”
From New York Times
Dr. Doherty said her team hoped to field-test the spray system in the next 12 to 18 months.
From New York Times
Turkey Hill Minit Markets, a 260-store chain based in Lancaster, is one of two convenience store chains and a supermarket chain working with the loss prevention group to field-test the blue bulbs.
From Washington Times
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