mockvalue

noun

UK /ˈmɒkˌvæljuː/

US /ˈmɑːkˌvæljuː/

A mockvalue is a pretend number or amount used for practice or testing.

The teacher gave us a mockvalue to fill in the form so we could learn how it works.

SYNONYMS

fake value dummy value test value placeholder value sample value

RELATED WORDS

mock data test data placeholder sample simulation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In computer programming, a mockvalue is a made-up value used in tests instead of a real one.

The programmer set a mockvalue for the username while testing the login page.

3. A mockvalue can be a pretend price used in a shop game or role-play.

We used a mockvalue of five coins for the toy in our pretend store.

4. A mockvalue is a stand-in number that is not meant to be real or final.

The chart showed mockvalues until the real survey results arrived.