test-drive

verb

ˈtes(t)-ˌdrīv

test-drove ˈtes(t)-ˌdrōv

; test-driven ˈtes(t)-ˌdri-vən

; test-driving ˈtes(t)-ˌdrī-viŋ

Synonyms of test-drive next

transitive verb

: to drive (a motor vehicle) in order to evaluate performance

: 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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Beyond hearing aids, the company is letting CES attendees test-drive its next-gen AI-enhance hearing aids at CES, dubbed ELEHEAR Beyond Pro, available later in 2025. —

Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 People who want to test-drive things in virtual reality before visiting an actual brick-and-mortar, maybe? —

Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 24 Dec. 2024 There’s an exotic car section, an indoor track for electric vehicles, and an outdoor test-drive route. —

Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024 Those test-driving the plane will be provided with a mixed-reality headset allowing a 360-degree view flying in-formation while trying to defeat an enemy target. —

Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for test-drive