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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Testing And Edge-Case Handling AI tools can generate a wide array of test cases based on past failures or code coverage gaps.
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Sebastian Avila, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
With Mamdani positioned as the likely Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, the general election campaign is expected to draw national attention as a test case for progressive politics in America's largest city.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 25 June 2025
Mixing sands The city placed 10 cubic yards of sand from British Columbia, on the beach just north of the pier on Friday, June 13, as a test case to see how the darker grains will blend with existing sand.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Experts say the legal battle could amount to a test case for powers the White House has long hoped to wield.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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Sebastian Avila, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
With Mamdani positioned as the likely Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, the general election campaign is expected to draw national attention as a test case for progressive politics in America's largest city.
—Juwayriah Wright, Time, 25 June 2025
Mixing sands The city placed 10 cubic yards of sand from British Columbia, on the beach just north of the pier on Friday, June 13, as a test case to see how the darker grains will blend with existing sand.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
Experts say the legal battle could amount to a test case for powers the White House has long hoped to wield.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025
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“Test case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/test%20case. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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