test run
noun
an act of trying out a process, piece of equipment, program, etc., to see if it works properly.
test runs
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pluralof test run.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the Telegraph reported, external that two test runs have taken place to assess the level of vibration the tapestry will be exposed to, and that these have been a success.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Iraqi oil producers last week made initial test runs of a production restart, government officials said, but hit pause when it became clear Hormuz wasn’t opening.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
With the world’s largest sporting event coming, the group plans to start early test runs for logistics including sports operations, medical emergencies and transportation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Whenever new equipment arrived, foreign experts connected it to laptops and made all the decisions on test runs.
From New York Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Final Steaming.—From time to time during the test runs the material was resawed to test for case-hardening.
From Seasoning of Wood by Wagner, J. B. (Joseph Bernard)
