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trial run

[/ˈtraɪəl rʌn/]
nounpl: trial runs
teste prévio
1. A preliminary test of something new to see if it works properly before full implementation or release
We're doing a trial run of the new software before launching it company-wide.
Estamos fazendo um teste prévio do novo software antes de lançá-lo em toda a empresa.
2. An experimental attempt or preliminary operation to evaluate effectiveness or identify problems
The airline conducted a trial run of the new boarding procedure.
A companhia aérea realizou um teste prévio do novo procedimento de embarque.
Synonyms
pilot testbeta testtest rundry runpreliminary testexperimental run
Antonyms
final releasefull implementationofficial launch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste prévio; rodada de testes; ensaio
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
teste prévio; fase de testes
Common in business and tech contexts
Portugal
teste prévio; ensaio; execução de teste
Similar to Brazilian usage with slight regional variations

Related Idioms & Phrases

put something through its paces
test the waters
dry run
shake down
take something for a spin
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