test balloon
tɛst bəˈluːn
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Definition of test balloon - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
metaphoraction to test public reaction
  • The company launched a test balloon to see customer interest.
test case trial balloon
2.
scienceTECH.balloon used for scientific experimentsTECH.
  • The researchers released a test balloon to gather atmospheric data.
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Expressions with test

test outv.
try something to evaluate its effectiveness
They decided to test out the new software before full deployment..
acid testn.
rigorous test to determine quality or value
The new policy faces its acid test next month.
pub testn.
test if most people think something is fair or reasonable
That policy doesn't pass the pub test.
straight-face testn.
evaluation if something can be said seriously
The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.
put to the testv.
evaluate something by testing or experimentation
The new software was put to the test yesterday.
stand the testv.
endure over time without failing
Their friendship stood the test of time.

Expressions with balloon

balloon knotn.
the tied end of a balloon
She carefully tied the balloon knot to prevent air from escaping.
lead balloonn.
idea or suggestion that is not well received
The proposal was a lead balloon at the meeting.
trial balloonn.
suggestion or action used to test people's reaction
The company used a trial balloon to gauge customer interest.
go down like a lead balloonv.
be very unsuccessful or unpopular
His joke went down like a lead balloon.
burst someone's balloonv.
make someone feel disappointed
He burst her balloon by canceling the trip.
go over like a lead balloonv.
be received with strong disapproval or no interest by others
His joke about the boss went over like a lead balloon.
pop someone's balloonv.
deflate someone's ego or enthusiasm
Her harsh critique popped his balloon.
float a trial balloonv.
test public opinion or reaction to an idea
The company floated a trial balloon to gauge interest in the new product.
balloon effectn.
situation where solving a problem causes another elsewhere
The balloon effect was evident in the drug trade.
hot-air balloonn.
lighter-than-air aircraft heated by a burner
We watched the hot-air balloon ascend at dawn.

Terms related to test balloon

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
ballooningballoonisttesteranalysisassessmentevaluationexperimentexplorationinvestigationprobetrialaerostat

Examples of test balloon in a sentence

  • They sent out a test balloon to assess employee feedback.
  • The test balloon drifted over the ocean, collecting data.
  • A test balloon was launched to study the stratosphere.

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  1. French:ballon d'essai, ballon de test, ...
  2. German:Testballon, Versuchsballon, ...
  3. Italian:mossa esplorativa, pallone sonda, ...
  4. Spanish:globo de ensayo, globo experimental, ...
  5. Portuguese:balão de ensaio, balão de teste, ...
  6. Chinese:试水, 试验气球, ...
  7. Japanese:テスト・バルーン, テスト気球, ...
  8. Arabic:بالون اختبار, بالون اِخْتِبار, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּלּוֹן נִסּוּי, בָּלוֹן נִסּוּי, ...
  10. Russian:пробный шар, тестовый шар, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пробна куля, тестова кулька, ...
  12. Hindi:जन प्रतिक्रिया परखने की पहल, परीक्षण गुब्बारा, ...

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