General
pressure test
What does pressure test mean?
To rigorously challenge a plan or argument to find its flaws before committing.
"Let's pressure test these assumptions before we present them."
Origin
Engineering metaphor (testing under pressure).
Frequently asked questions
What does 'pressure test' mean?
It means to rigorously challenge a plan, idea or set of assumptions to expose weaknesses before committing to it.
How is it used?
As a verb, e.g. 'Let's pressure-test the forecast with the sales team.'
Where does it come from?
It's borrowed from engineering, where equipment is literally tested under pressure to find failure points.
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