softwarecheck

noun

UK /ˈsɒftweə tʃek/

US /ˈsɔːftwer tʃek/

A softwarecheck is a test that makes sure a computer program works the way it should.

Before we share the game with everyone, let's run a softwarecheck to catch any bugs.

SYNONYMS

program test code check software inspection app validation system review

RELATED WORDS

debugging quality assurance testing verification bug fix

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of looking over software to confirm it is safe and correct.

The team did a quick softwarecheck before the update went live.

3. A tool or feature inside a program that checks for errors.

The softwarecheck flagged three missing files.

4. A routine step in making software where results are compared with what was expected.

Our softwarecheck passed, so we moved on to the next stage.