What does "bench test" mean?

An individual test of a component, such as an electrical or mechanical device, that is performed with the component removed from its normal operating environment, notionally on a workshop bench.

What is a synonym for "bench test"?

Common synonyms include: audition, dry run, hearing, practice, rehearsal, road test.

Bench test

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
An individual test of a component, such as an electrical or mechanical device, that is performed with the component removed from its normal operating environment, notionally on a workshop bench.
"When the diesel engine has undergone its bench tests, and the various temperatures, loads and fuel consumptions have been recorded, it is then ready for coupling to the generator."

Verb

1
To perform a bench test on.
"That’s funny, the throbulator was working fine when I bench tested it."

Synonyms

All synonyms

audition dry run hearing practice rehearsal road test

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"When the diesel engine has undergone its bench tests, and the various temperatures, loads and fuel consumptions have been recorded, it is then ready for coupling to the generator."

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