Phrase guide

test pattern

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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noun

Meaning 1

A test signal, typically broadcast at times when the transmitter is active but no program is being broadcast.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: テストパターン (tesuto patān) — Translations
  • Korean: 테스트 패턴 (teseuteu paeteon) — Translations