test case

NOUN

representative occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

precedent

WEAK

acid test crucial test experiment first case first occurrence

Example Sentences

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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 River Wharfe at Ilkley in Yorkshire was the first river to be designated as a bathing site in 2020 and as such is an important test case.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Cuba could be the next test case for the Vatican’s diplomatic role.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

She believed that the issue of female suffrage would not be settled until a woman was arrested for voting and a test case was brought before the courts.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling