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noun
A sample driving session in a motor vehicle, in order to assess its quality before purchase.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Any preliminary assessment of something through use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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Synonyms: test-ride
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verb
To take a motor vehicle on the road to assess its quality before purchase.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To establish a preliminary assessment of something through its use.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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Synonyms: test-ride
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noun
test of the roadworthiness of a vehicle one is considering buying
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: road test
verb
test a vehicle by driving it
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: drive
History
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Across languages
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