acid test

NOUN

critical test

Synonyms

WEAK

analysis conclusive test crucial test decisive test definitive test experiment genuineness proof proving ground substantiation sure test test of value trial verification

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Nevertheless, he is teaming up with a company that is totally new to the golf industry and, while range data might be encouraging, the acid test can only come on the course.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"This was the real acid test here against a team motivated to win and the holders of the competition," he insisted.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Single stair, and the fate of Culver City’s ordinance specifically, represents an early California acid test.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2025

But this was the acid test of Raducanu 2.0's progress - and the results were encouraging.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025

Here are some of today’s more overworked condiments. acid test.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

acid test

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