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
Examples of test-drive in a Sentence
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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.
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James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Almost all of my most recent test-drive took place in bitter cold or snow.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
For now, officials are trying to fill current workforce needs while test-driving their ability to spin up new training programs.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 June 2024
Thankfully, there are more than enough options to peruse and test-drive.
—Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
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James Morris, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
Almost all of my most recent test-drive took place in bitter cold or snow.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
For now, officials are trying to fill current workforce needs while test-driving their ability to spin up new training programs.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 June 2024
Thankfully, there are more than enough options to peruse and test-drive.
—Nikki Brown, StyleCaster, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Test-drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test-drive. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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