verb
General Slang
pressure test
PRESH-ur TEST · verb · informal
To probe an idea for weaknesses.
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To rigorously challenge a plan or argument to find its flaws before committing.
“Let's pressure test these assumptions before we present them.”
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pressure test In A Sentence
Let's pressure test these assumptions before we present them.
Origin & Usage
Engineering metaphor (testing under pressure).
Variants
pressure-test
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What does 'pressure test' mean?
It means to rigorously challenge a plan, idea or set of assumptions to expose weaknesses before committing to it.
How is it used?
As a verb, e.g. 'Let's pressure-test the forecast with the sales team.'
Where does it come from?
It's borrowed from engineering, where equipment is literally tested under pressure to find failure points.
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