spot test
noun
1
: a test limited to a few key or sample points or a relatively small percentage of random spots
2
: a test conducted on the spot to yield immediate results
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Qualified practitioners typically conduct a spot test to assess how the skin reacts to the laser and to select the appropriate settings.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
To avoid wasting time with the wrong approach, do a spot test.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
Before trying any cleaning techniques, perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area to ensure the products won’t damage the fabric.
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—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
While there are still some people using this now-classic Nintendo hardware online, spot tests suggest that the player numbers aren't huge these days.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024
To avoid wasting time with the wrong approach, do a spot test.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2024
Before trying any cleaning techniques, perform a spot test on an inconspicuous area to ensure the products won’t damage the fabric.
1.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2024
While there are still some people using this now-classic Nintendo hardware online, spot tests suggest that the player numbers aren't huge these days.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 4 Oct. 2023
See all Example Sentences for spot test
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“Spot test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spot%20test. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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