spot test

noun

1
: a test limited to a few key or sample points or a relatively small percentage of random spots
2
: a test conducted on the spot to yield immediate results

Examples of spot test in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Qualified practitioners typically conduct a spot test to assess how the skin reacts to the laser and to select the appropriate settings. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024 To avoid wasting time with the wrong approach, do a spot test. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024 Before trying any cleaning techniques, perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area to ensure the products won’t damage the fabric. 1. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024 While there are still some people using this now-classic Nintendo hardware online, spot tests suggest that the player numbers aren't huge these days. Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for spot test 

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Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spot test was in 1928

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“Spot test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spot%20test. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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