test case

NOUN

representative occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

precedent

WEAK

acid test crucial test experiment first case first occurrence

Example Sentences

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The listing on the technology-focused Nasdaq index is being viewed by some as a test case for other companies with private valuations nearing $1tn, including Anthropic and OpenAI.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

That complication is what makes them the perfect test case for AI “doctors” trained to read breast imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The perfect test case, the perfect way to set precedent—not with someone who was malicious, not with a societal outlier.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel