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 fact this really was a test case for environmental policies, can we defend against rising sea levels and increased storms?"

From BBC • May 4, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Maine’s has been on the books since 1989, and it is a perfect test case for this long-overlooked path to accountability.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

This will be the first major test case of how well AI can improve productivity at this relatively early stage.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 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