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Definition of a smoke test
smoke test
noun
- a test of a new, repaired, or modified piece of electronic equipment whereby power is turned on, and people nearby look for smoke.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
- by extension, a similar test performed on software after creation or modification. The software is started and monitored for signs of dramatic failure.
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Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by WalterGR (via TheJargonFile) on Sep 28 2009.
verb - transitive
- to perform a smoke test as described in the noun senses.
Last edited on Nov 15 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Nov 30 2010.
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| Definitions include: Nearest big city. | |
| Definitions include: to make unfounded or exaggerated remarks or claims. | |
| Definitions include: a person who performs fellatio. | |
| Definitions include: to fail. | |
| Definitions include: interjection of surprise or alarm. | |
| Definitions include: an exclamation of surprise. | |
| Definitions include: a person who can make a marijuana smoking device out of whatever objects happen to be nearby. | |
| Definitions include: a homosexual male. | |
| Definitions include: general retort; "How do you like that?" | |
| Definitions include: to kill, usually with a firearm. | |
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| Definitions include: something deceptive. | |
| Definitions include: to perform oral sex on a male. | |
| Definitions include: Someone who doesn't know what they're talking about. | |
| Definitions include: to smoke dope, i.e. to smoke marijuana. | |
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| Definitions include: a party at which LSD is added to the food or drink. | |
| Definitions include: testing of a software application, performed on devices (such as computers and cell phones) made available to potential purchasers in retail stores. | |
| Definitions include: "penetration tester". | |
| Definitions include: used in the positive or negative to indicate whether an argument, upon first impression, is believable or ridiculous. | |
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