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Definition stress test in British English

stress test noun

[countable] noun
1

a test used to find out if a bank or other financial institution is likely to fail or have serious problems in a difficult economic situation

Example

By using stress tests it is possible to evaluate the short term effects of events such as bank failures.

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2

a test that is used to find out if a person has a particular health problem

Example

A stress test can be used to test for heart disease.

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Definition stress test in British English