test drive

noun

Meaning

A sample driving session in a motor vehicle, in order to assess its quality before purchase.
Any preliminary assessment of something through use.
To take a motor vehicle on the road to assess its quality before purchase.
To make a preliminary assessment of something through its use.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

roadtest(English)shakedown(English)test(English)test flight(English)test pilot(English)crash test(English)driving test(English)brake test(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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