test run

noun

: an occurrence in which a product or procedure is tried in order to see if it works correctly

a test run of new software

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Try Them Out First Although many of us prefer to shop online, Daughtry stressed the importance of taking a pair of sneakers for a test run during the brand’s return window before committing to them. —

Avery Stone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Botswana’s market share in diamonds has surged this year, as the U.S. and Europe began blocking diamonds from Russia, the world’s biggest producer; that growth is giving the model a crucial test run. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024 The three-night Eras Tour stop during Halloween weekend was forecast to bring in 150,000 visitors, and city officials were using it as a test run for hosting Super Bowl LIX in February 2025. —

Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 27 Oct. 2024 Pro tip: Be sure to do a test run on an inconspicuous area before using on your entire garment. —

Christina Pérez, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for test run