testbatches

noun
UK /ˈtɛst bætʃɪz/
US /ˈtɛst bætʃɪz/

Test batches are small groups of things made to check if they work well.

The factory made test batches of the new candy before selling it in stores.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small amounts of a product made to try out a new recipe or method.

The bakery baked test batches of cookies with less sugar.

3. Groups of software builds used to check for bugs before release.

Developers ran test batches overnight to catch errors.

4. Sets of materials prepared for scientific testing.

The lab prepared test batches of the chemical for safety checks.