field-test

[ feeld-test ]

verb (used with object)

1. to test (a device or product) under various conditions of actual use.

Word History and Origins

Origin of field-test¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

Example Sentences

Now the pandemic has given anti-vaccine advocates an opportunity to field-test a variety of messages and find new recruits.

From New York Times

Vassiliou says that he has received funding to field-test the system and partner with scientists on the ground to refine the invention.

From Scientific American

“It usually takes years to field-test a vaccine.”

From New York Times

Dr. Doherty said her team hoped to field-test the spray system in the next 12 to 18 months.

From New York Times

The bureau had not had time to field-test the question for the census, but there were plenty of reasons to predict it would have a negative impact in the current political climate.

From New York Times