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test-drive

[test-drahyv]
verb (used with object), test-drove, test-driv·en, test-driv·ing.
  1. to drive (a vehicle) on the highway or a special track or route in order to evaluate performance and reliability.
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Origin of test-drive

First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for test-drive

test-drive

verb -drives, -driving, -drove or -driven (tr)
  1. to drive (a car or other motor vehicle) for a limited period in order to assess its capabilities and limitations
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