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 company’s test case was a protective clear coat, the final layer in a car’s repainting.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new year may already be providing something of a test case.

From Barron's

More broadly, the lawsuit could turn into a test case for the new wave of deals between top players and the schools paying them millions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The World Cup rental market will serve as a test case for the 2028 Olympics, when an estimated 15 million people are expected to visit Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times