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 ruling amounted to a test case of South Carolina’s law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Her lawsuit is a test case chosen from among hundreds charging that Instagram and YouTube were designed to snare young users and keep them hooked on their services.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Kaley’s suit is being tried as a test case for a much larger group of actions in California state court.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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

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