test case
The term "test case" is used in both legal and technical fields, referring to specific scenarios designed to validate outcomes or set precedents.
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Definition
B2Computing
(technical)A set of actions and conditions used to verify that software behaves as expected.
Example
- The test case revealed several bugs in the new software update.
- Developers wrote numerous test cases to ensure the app's functionality.
C1Law
(formal)A legal action taken to establish a precedent for future similar cases.
Example
- The Supreme Court's decision in the test case set a new legal standard.
- Lawyers often study test cases to predict how courts might rule on similar issues.
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