test case

NOUN

representative occurrence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

precedent

WEAK

acid test crucial test experiment first case first occurrence

Example Sentences

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Using melanoma drug resistance as a test case, the researchers showed that targeting these common control points could help overcome resistance across multiple genetic causes.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

"The fact this really was a test case for environmental policies, can we defend against rising sea levels and increased storms?"

From BBC • May 4, 2026

That complication is what makes them the perfect test case for AI “doctors” trained to read breast imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Her trial was a test case in multi-district litigation against major social media companies.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

As we have seen, Hellenistic science, the science of Archimedes, provides an interesting test case.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton