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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Even in the Aspen X Games test run, the tool predicted a top 3 order of finish that differed from the betting lines set by oddsmakers.
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David Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The eerily empty locations, the degradation of a mind left to wander, the longing and loneliness — The Last Man on Earth is a test run for countless stories to come.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
During a test run when the Herald visited, the machine was able to spit out black pieces with about 85% accuracy.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
The penultimate show would be a solid test run for having them back to host the all-important 100th.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2025
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David Bloom, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The eerily empty locations, the degradation of a mind left to wander, the longing and loneliness — The Last Man on Earth is a test run for countless stories to come.
—Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 18 June 2025
During a test run when the Herald visited, the machine was able to spit out black pieces with about 85% accuracy.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
The penultimate show would be a solid test run for having them back to host the all-important 100th.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 9 June 2025
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“Test run.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20run. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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