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Definition sandbox in American English

sandbox noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsæn(d)ˌbɑks/
1

a large low container that is filled with sand for children to play in

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2

in software and web development, an environment where new products can be tested without affecting the live server or damaging data

Example

Sandbox mode lets you test the integration of Magento Go with the PayPal payment system.

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Definition sandbox in American English