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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To test-drive a new watch during the fourth edition of the Miami Grand Prix.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
But the solution to the endlessly revolving door between the streets, hospitals, and shelters has already been successfully test-driven.
—Dave Giffen, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
The 90 Day Finn Program provides an opportunity to test-drive life and building a venture in one of one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
On Saturday afternoon, Jacobs posted a video of himself test-driving a Tesla Cybertruck, waving to several Tesla protesters out the window as the car was in self-driving mode.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
But the solution to the endlessly revolving door between the streets, hospitals, and shelters has already been successfully test-driven.
—Dave Giffen, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
The 90 Day Finn Program provides an opportunity to test-drive life and building a venture in one of one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems.
—Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
On Saturday afternoon, Jacobs posted a video of himself test-driving a Tesla Cybertruck, waving to several Tesla protesters out the window as the car was in self-driving mode.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Test-drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test-drive. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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