Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
The Collaborative International Dictionary
field-test \field-test\, field test \field test\v. t. to test something in the field, i. e. under the actual conditions under which it will be used; as, The Army field-tested the new tanks. Used in contrast with testing in a laboratory or under controlled conditions.
Syn: field test.
WordNet
n. a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used [syn: field trial]
Wikipedia
A field test may refer to
- Visual field test
- Field test mode
- Field Test, a short film, part of Batman: Gotham Knight
Usage examples of "field test".
It's entirely possible that the operation here is no more than a small-scale field test of a new technique for conquest.
Thats not as much time as I need but I should be able to field test all the major weapons systems if I can start right away.
This idea of a field test during spring break was perfect for her, because it got her out of the house, and out of a bad situation.
If this mistake can be remedied, if the field test can be completed properly, then I will be able to feed the drug to both Ernst and Ogden.