test case

NOUN

representative occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

precedent

WEAK

acid test crucial test experiment first case first occurrence

Example Sentences

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Suzuka, which hosted the Japanese Grand Prix last weekend and is regarded as possibly the most challenging circuit on the calendar, was a test case for the new rules.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The ruling amounted to a test case of South Carolina’s stand-your-ground law—which, like similar statutes in states around the U.S., provides criminal and civil immunity in self-defense killings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For now, Music Mogul AI stands as a test case — not just of what technology can automate, but of how much of live music’s soul should be left to code.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The test case which was upheld was that of Marcus Johnson, who bought his first car - a Suzuki Swift - in 2017.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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

From "Every Day" by David Levithan