trial runs
Tests before committing
Trial runs are preliminary tests of a process, system, or performance before the real thing.
The phrase implies rehearsal with the option to adjust: We did several trial runs before the product launch.
A trial run reveals problems while stakes are low.
- beta testPrerelease software evaluation
- tryoutsCompetitive skill evaluations
- simulationImitation of real processes
- stress testEvaluating performance under strain
- acid testConclusive quality evaluation
field test · shake out · proof of concept · prototype · feasibility study · evaluations · tests · walkthrough · experiment · mockup · practices · validation · beta · test flights · shakedown · demo · sneak peek · rough draft
- trainingtraining, basic training, training session, employee training, apprenticeships
- testingtest, unit testing, product testing, examine, check
- Baby Stepscrawling, toddling, wobbling, first steps, standing up
- drillsdrill, drills, drilling, fire drill, earthquake drill
- precautionscaution, double-checking, verifying, safety checks, checking mirrors
- sampling & testingtaste testing, wine tasting, blood draw, water testing, random sampling
trial runsthe real thing
Authentic original version
live performance · production run · opening night · game day · showtime
trial runsfinal performance
Last scheduled appearance
closing night · conclusion · finale · postmortem · retrospective
trial runsfinal performance
Last scheduled appearance
finished product · final version · completion · culmination · end result
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