mockproblem

noun

UK /ˈmɒkˌprɒbləm/

US /ˈmɑːkˌprɑːbləm/

A pretend problem that is not real.

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

SYNONYMS

practice problem pretend problem sample problem fake problem example problem

RELATED WORDS

mock exam practice test simulation rehearsal exercise

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A problem used for training or testing purposes.

The software includes a mockproblem so new users can learn safely.

3. A problem that seems serious but is actually a joke or trick.

His complaint about the weather was just a mockproblem to make us laugh.

4. A simplified version of a real problem used in research.

Scientists studied a mockproblem to understand the harder real-world case.