sanity test
Quick reality check
A sanity test is a quick, basic check to verify something works at a fundamental level before investing time in thorough examination.
In software, it confirms core functions aren't broken: Run a sanity test before the full test suite.
The term extends to any preliminary reality check: Let's do a sanity test on these numbers before the presentation.
- gut checkHonest self-examination
- dry runPractice session beforehand
- first passInitial attempt at something
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- verificationProving something accurate
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