demoproblem

noun

UK /ˈdɛməʊˌprɒbləm/

US /ˈdɛmoʊˌprɑːbləm/

A demoproblem is a pretend problem used to show how something works.

The teacher gave us a demoproblem to practice solving before the real test.

SYNONYMS

sample problem practice problem example problem test case mock problem

RELATED WORDS

demonstration example exercise trial sample

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small problem made up to teach a lesson.

We solved a demoproblem about sharing apples.

3. A problem used in a computer program to check that it works.

The app ran a demoproblem to show the new feature.

4. A fake issue used to explain a bigger idea.

The coach used a demoproblem to explain teamwork.