stress test
noun
: an electrocardiographic test of heart function before, during, and after a controlled period of increasingly strenuous exercise (as on a treadmill)
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That's paved the way for a number of new extensions over the past year, but Jackson could be a stress test of whether those rules went far enough.
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The cast underwent several background assessments, physical health screenings, stress tests and production interviews to find the right group.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
Additional testing, such as an X-ray, CT scan, or stress test, may assess the extent of heart damage.8
Treatment
Treatment for left arm pain without chest pain will depend on the cause.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
Operational management includes the implementation of stress test response plans to ensure scalability and flexibility of the event.
—Brian Gumbel, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The cast underwent several background assessments, physical health screenings, stress tests and production interviews to find the right group.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024
Additional testing, such as an X-ray, CT scan, or stress test, may assess the extent of heart damage.8
Treatment
Treatment for left arm pain without chest pain will depend on the cause.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
Operational management includes the implementation of stress test response plans to ensure scalability and flexibility of the event.
—Brian Gumbel, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Stress test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stress%20test. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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