testfixture
nounUK /ˈtest fɪkstʃə/
US /ˈtest fɪkstʃər/
A test fixture is a special setup that helps people test something safely and the same way every time.
The engineer built a test fixture to hold the phone steady during the drop test.
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2. In software testing, code that prepares a known state before a test runs.
The unit test uses a fixture to create a fresh database before each run.
3. A device that holds a workpiece firmly in place during manufacturing or inspection.
The machinist clamped the part into the fixture before drilling.
4. Any fixed item or sample used as a standard for comparison in experiments.
The lab keeps a reference fixture to check the sensors each morning.