field test
/ˈfildˌtɛst/
verb
- To test something (such as a product, idea, or piece of equipment) in real-world conditions rather than in a laboratory or controlled environment.
- Scientists field-tested the water purification device in remote villages to see how it performed.
- Before launching the app, the developers will field-test it with a small group of users.
- The company plans to field-test the new solar panels in several desert locations.
noun
- A test of something carried out in real-world conditions.
- The field-test revealed several problems that were not found in the lab.
- After a successful field-test, the medical kit was approved for use by emergency teams.
- The field-test of the new drone lasted three weeks in various weather conditions.