General
stress test
What does stress test mean?
To evaluate how a plan, system, or budget performs under adverse or extreme scenarios.
"We stress-tested the forecast against a recession."
Origin
From medical/financial stress testing.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'stress test' mean?
It means to evaluate how a plan, system or budget holds up under extreme or adverse conditions.
How is it different from a pressure test?
They overlap heavily; a stress test emphasises extreme scenarios and worst cases, while a pressure test emphasises probing an idea for flaws.
Where does it come from?
From medical cardiac stress tests and financial stress testing, both later adopted in business.
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