spot test
noun
1
: a test limited to a few key or sample points or a relatively small percentage of random spots
2
: a test conducted on the spot to yield immediate results
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There’s a chance that these three might be too irritating for sensitive eczema-prone skin, so be sure to do a spot test before applying to a large area, Dr. Chheda says. 
Mara Santilli, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022 When in doubt, spot test an inconspicuous area first to ensure the spray won't damage the surface. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022 As with any skin-care product, dermatologists like Dr. Chang recommend performing a spot test before going all-in. Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Oct. 2021 One reason broad screening hasn't yet occurred: questions about whether the blood spot test can reliably pick up CMV. Editorial Board, Star Tribune, 15 July 2021 In March, the city of West Palm Beach fired its deputy chief of information technology after testing positive for marijuana during a spot test. Alyssa Feliciano And April Rubin, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Apr. 2021 The on-the-spot test is in addition to the requirement of proof of a negative coronavirus test a maximum of 72 hours before arrival. Elena Becatoros, Star Tribune, 19 Nov. 2020 Antigen: a quick, on-the-spot test that’s less sensitive than PCR but good at identifying people who are most likely to infect others. Lisa Song, ProPublica, 16 Nov. 2020 Everyone's skin responds differently to products and stressors, so go slow and spot test any new, potentially irritating ingredients. Medea Giordano, Wired, 23 Aug. 2020 See More
Mara Santilli, SELF, 3 Aug. 2022 When in doubt, spot test an inconspicuous area first to ensure the spray won't damage the surface. Brigitt Earley, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022 As with any skin-care product, dermatologists like Dr. Chang recommend performing a spot test before going all-in. Sarah Han, Allure, 19 Oct. 2021 One reason broad screening hasn't yet occurred: questions about whether the blood spot test can reliably pick up CMV. Editorial Board, Star Tribune, 15 July 2021 In March, the city of West Palm Beach fired its deputy chief of information technology after testing positive for marijuana during a spot test. Alyssa Feliciano And April Rubin, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Apr. 2021 The on-the-spot test is in addition to the requirement of proof of a negative coronavirus test a maximum of 72 hours before arrival. Elena Becatoros, Star Tribune, 19 Nov. 2020 Antigen: a quick, on-the-spot test that’s less sensitive than PCR but good at identifying people who are most likely to infect others. Lisa Song, ProPublica, 16 Nov. 2020 Everyone's skin responds differently to products and stressors, so go slow and spot test any new, potentially irritating ingredients. Medea Giordano, Wired, 23 Aug. 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1928, in the meaning defined at sense 1