flight-test
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of flight-test
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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McCulloh, who works as a flight-test engineer, is heavily invested in nuclear-energy related companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
North Korea’s claims that the engine tests were successful suggest the country will flight-test the new missile in coming weeks, said Cheong Seong-Chang, an analyst at the private Sejong Institute in South Korea.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Kim Dong-yub, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, said Wednesday’s launch appeared to be the North’s second flight-test of the Hwasong-18.
From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2023
And on Monday morning, SpaceX halted its own flight-test attempt.
From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2023
"Trouble?" asked Bud, who had just dropped into the office with some flight-test data on a new Swift superjet.
From Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung by Brey, Charles
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