backuptest
nounUK /ˈbækʌptɛst/
US /ˈbækʌptɛst/
A backup test is a check to make sure your saved copy of something still works.
We ran a backuptest on the computer files to make sure nothing was lost.
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2. A trial run of a spare system to see if it can take over when the main one fails.
The engineers scheduled a backuptest of the power supply before the storm.
3. A practice check of a saved game or file before using it again.
He did a quick backuptest of his game save before starting the new level.
4. A test of a person who stands in for someone else.
The coach held a backuptest for the goalie before the big match.