test case
noun
1
: a representative case whose outcome is likely to serve as a precedent
2
: a proceeding brought by agreement or on an understanding of the parties to obtain a decision as to the constitutionality of a statute
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Scientists have already developed AI weather forecasting systems that can outperform conventional techniques in some respects, but tornadoes remain a challenging test case.
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 21 June 2024
Beyond its borders, Sweden is an important test case on fighting cashless crime because it’s gone further on ditching paper money than almost any other country in Europe.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 21 June 2024
In test case between state climate goals and freeway expansions, new lanes win.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
At landmark arguments Thursday in Donald Trump's longshot Supreme Court bid for presidential immunity, his test case is Richard Nixon.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
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Umair Irfan, Vox, 21 June 2024
Beyond its borders, Sweden is an important test case on fighting cashless crime because it’s gone further on ditching paper money than almost any other country in Europe.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 21 June 2024
In test case between state climate goals and freeway expansions, new lanes win.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
At landmark arguments Thursday in Donald Trump's longshot Supreme Court bid for presidential immunity, his test case is Richard Nixon.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
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“Test case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20case. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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