test run

¹ American  

[test ruhn] / ˈtɛst ˌrʌn /

noun

plural

test runs

1. an act of trying out a process, piece of equipment, program, etc., to see if it works properly.

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test-run ² American  

[test ruhn] / ˈtɛst ˌrʌn /

verb (used with object)

test-ran, test-running

1. to try out (a process, pieces of equipment, etc.) to see if it works; do a test run on.

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verb (used without object)

test-ran, test-running

1. to undergo a test run or perform in a specified way in a test run.

Other Word Forms

• test-runner noun

Example Sentences

Costco will let its gold-star members test run becoming an executive member, however.

From MarketWatch

Though the sirens have not yet been fully brought online, their effectiveness was illustrated during a recent test run.

From Los Angeles Times

Allen had a test run on her infant’s gut microbiome—the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms that inhabit the digestive tract.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rachel had given her a “test run” before deciding she wasn’t a good fit.

From Literature

Australia's Test run machine eventually earned a place in the squad proper when the selectors belatedly named a replacement for Josh Hazlewood, who was ruled out of the competition before a ball was bowled.

From BBC

Related Words

• effort
• examination
• experiment
• investigation
• probation
• struggle
• testing