reality test
nounUK /riˈæləti test/
US /riˈæləti test/
A reality test is a way to check if something is true or real.
The teacher gave us a reality test to see if our idea would actually work.
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2. In psychology, a reality test is how a person tells the difference between what is real and what is imagined.
The doctor said her reality test was strong because she knew the dream was not real.
3. A test that checks whether a plan or product works in the real world, not just on paper.
The engineers ran a reality test on the new robot before selling it.
4. A moment when someone is made to face the true facts of a situation.
Losing the game was a reality test for the team about how much they still needed to practice.