test-drive
verb
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrīv 
test-drove ˈtes(t)-ˌdrōv ; test-driven ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən ; test-driving ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ
; test-driven ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən ; test-driving ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ transitive verb
1
: to drive (a motor vehicle) in order to evaluate performance
2
: to use or examine (something, such as a computer program) in order to evaluate performance
test-drive the new game
test-drive noun
Word History
First Known Use
1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1
test-drive
noun
as in trial run
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- trial run
- checkout
- watch
- observation
- perusal
- recheck
- reinspection
- research
- surveillance
- study
- exploration
- once-over
- survey
- checkup
- inspection
- resurvey
- investigation
- analysis
- probe
- interrogation
- audit
- look-see
- dissection
- scan
- assay
- inquisition
- review
- examination
- deconstruction
- close-up
- view
- check
- going-over
- scrutiny