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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Lie down, sink in, and test-drive bliss. —
Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026 At this point, the focus turned to test-driving Integrity and, if the test is successful, ultimately moving out of Earth’s orbit. —Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Daisy and João also get to test-drive the altar when Jason teasingly uses them to practice his officiant’s duties. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 In February, Waymo began test-driving the all-electric Zeekr RT minivans. —Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for test-drive
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Air Mail, 11 Apr. 2026 At this point, the focus turned to test-driving Integrity and, if the test is successful, ultimately moving out of Earth’s orbit. —Briana Alvarado, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026 Daisy and João also get to test-drive the altar when Jason teasingly uses them to practice his officiant’s duties. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026 In February, Waymo began test-driving the all-electric Zeekr RT minivans. —Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for test-drive
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“Test-drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/test-drive. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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