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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A trial or practice run of a piece of equipment in its intended usage environment to check for errors before final deployment.
2. 2
   A test which assesses the performance of an engine or vehicle on the road.
3. 3
   A driving test. US

Verb

1. 1
   To make a trial of, or to test, (a piece of equipment) in its intended usage environment before its final deployment. transitive
2. 2
   To test the performance of (an engine or vehicle) on the road. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

practice run

Etymology

From road + test.

Related phrases

driving testpractice run

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