Definitions

test run

[test ruhn] / ˈtɛst ˌrʌn /

NOUN

dry run

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dress rehearsal tryout

WEAK

bench test combat rehearsal dummy run kriegspiel maneuver maneuvers practical test practice exercise practice run rehearsal road test run through test performance trial trial run war game

NOUN

trial

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing

STRONG

analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot showcase stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

R and D dry run research and development trial and error trial run

Example Sentences

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It took years of tinkering in the minors and a test run during the exhibition slate last season before league officials settled on an answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Your early 60s is a test run for retirement, U.S.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 2025

Both events were also held at SoFi Stadium and served as a test run for the World Cup’s 28-day run in Inglewood.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Instead, it’s a test run for everything that will happen next year.

From Slate • Dec. 2, 2025

I studied the first email: “after a little test run, I find that I like the sound.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

test run

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