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test card

British  

noun

  1. a complex pattern used to test the characteristics of a television transmission system

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All the instructions are included and they’re also directly on the test card, which is handy.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2022

He also suggested that some sort of touchable template be placed over a test card or cartridge to orient blind people as to where they should drop liquid or put their nasal swab.

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2022

Among the lots sold were a vintage microphone and a test card.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2014

Air-traffic controllers and pilots would not take kindly to being confronted with the equivalent of a TV test card.

From Economist • Mar. 14, 2013

In using Snellen’s test card, place the pupil at the distance marked upon the card.

From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Talbot, Eugene S.