test-drive

verb

ˈtes(t)-ˌdrīv

test-drove ˈtes(t)-ˌdrōv

; test-driven ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən

; test-driving ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ

Synonyms of test-drive next

transitive verb

: to drive (a motor vehicle) in order to evaluate performance

: to use or examine (something, such as a computer program) in order to evaluate performance

test-drive the new game

test-drive noun

Examples of test-drive in a Sentence

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During my test-drive period, the Y managed 3.4 miles per kWh on short start-stop urban trips, but nearly 4.1 miles per kWh in general including more continuous driving and some motorway speeds. —

James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 Almost all of my most recent test-drive took place in bitter cold or snow. —

Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 For now, officials are trying to fill current workforce needs while test-driving their ability to spin up new training programs. —

Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 June 2024 Thankfully, there are more than enough options to peruse and test-drive. —

Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for test-drive