test case

NOUN

representative occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

precedent

WEAK

acid test crucial test experiment first case first occurrence

Example Sentences

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He said he didn’t set out to create a legal test case but he wasn’t the kind of person to just pay the fine quietly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Using melanoma drug resistance as a test case, the researchers showed that targeting these common control points could help overcome resistance across multiple genetic causes.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

"The fact this really was a test case for environmental policies, can we defend against rising sea levels and increased storms?"

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Her trial was a test case in multi-district litigation against major social media companies.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Illustrations provided—rough illustrations where the test case is clearly Kelsea.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan