test run

Definitions

A preliminary trial or performance of a product, machine, or procedure to check for functionality and identify potential issues.

A practice session or rehearsal conducted to ensure that a process or event will run smoothly.

Examples

The software development team conducted a test run to ensure all features were functioning correctly before the official launch.

We decided to do a quick test run of the new marketing campaign in a small town to gauge the public's reaction.

Synonyms

trial run pilot study dry run preliminary assessment experimental trial practice session exploratory test

Antonyms

final implementation full scale launch actual execution official release production deployment definitive operation real world application