test-drive
verb
test-drove
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrōv 
; test-driven
ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən
; test-driving
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ
; test-driven
ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən
; test-driving
ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ
1
: to drive (a motor vehicle) in order to evaluate performance
2
: to use or examine (something, such as a computer program) in order to evaluate performance
test-drive the new game
test-drive
noun
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People who want to test-drive things in virtual reality before visiting an actual brick-and-mortar, maybe?
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Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s an exotic car section, an indoor track for electric vehicles, and an outdoor test-drive route.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Those test-driving the plane will be provided with a mixed-reality headset allowing a 360-degree view flying in-formation while trying to defeat an enemy target.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
During my test-drive period, the Y managed 3.4 miles per kWh on short start-stop urban trips, but nearly 4.1 miles per kWh in general including more continuous driving and some motorway speeds.
—James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024
There’s an exotic car section, an indoor track for electric vehicles, and an outdoor test-drive route.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Those test-driving the plane will be provided with a mixed-reality headset allowing a 360-degree view flying in-formation while trying to defeat an enemy target.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024
During my test-drive period, the Y managed 3.4 miles per kWh on short start-stop urban trips, but nearly 4.1 miles per kWh in general including more continuous driving and some motorway speeds.
—James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Test-drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test-drive. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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