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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But just as quickly, the show has become a striking test case for the the growing movement to establish labor protections in reality TV.
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Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, software testing required skilled programmers to write test scripts to automate test cases.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
And with features like test case prioritization, these platforms ensure that the most critical tests are executed first, focusing resources on areas with the highest likelihood of issues.
—Asad Khan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Tina Reed Jul 9, 2024 - Health Weight-loss drugs could become a test case for AI
Two of the buzziest technology trends in health care — artificial intelligence and weight-loss drugs — appear to be converging as companies increasingly scope out the potential to capitalize on both.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Traditionally, software testing required skilled programmers to write test scripts to automate test cases.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
And with features like test case prioritization, these platforms ensure that the most critical tests are executed first, focusing resources on areas with the highest likelihood of issues.
—Asad Khan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Tina Reed Jul 9, 2024 - Health Weight-loss drugs could become a test case for AI
Two of the buzziest technology trends in health care — artificial intelligence and weight-loss drugs — appear to be converging as companies increasingly scope out the potential to capitalize on both.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Test case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20case. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
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