test

   1.  Real  users  bashing on a prototype long enough to get thoroughly
   acquainted  with  it,  with  careful  monitoring  and followup of the
   results.

   2.  Some  bored  random  user trying a couple of the simpler features
   with a developer looking over his or her shoulder, ready to pounce on
   mistakes.

   Judging by the quality of most software, the second definition is far
   more prevalent. See also {demo}.

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[Reference(s) to this entry by made by: {demo}]