testvalue
nounUK /ˈtɛstˌvæljuː/
US /ˈtɛstˌvæljuː/
A testvalue is a number or word used to check if something works right.
The teacher typed a testvalue into the program to see if it gave the correct answer.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A placeholder value used in a computer program while it is being built.
The coder used a testvalue until the real data was ready.
3. A known answer used to make sure a test is correct.
We compared the result to the testvalue to confirm the test passed.
4. A value used in a science experiment to check the measuring tool.
The scientist measured the testvalue first to make sure the scale was accurate.