small-scaletest
adjectiveUK /smɔːl skeɪl test/
US /smɔːl skeɪl test/
A small-scale test is a little try to see if something works.
The scientists did a small-scale test before building the big machine.
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2. A test done on a small number of things or people.
They ran a small-scale test with just ten students.
3. A first, limited check before a full test.
The small-scale test showed the idea was safe.
4. A test that uses little space or few resources.
The small-scale test fit on one desk.