test pattern

noun

Definition of test pattern

: a fixed picture broadcast by a television station to assist viewers in adjusting their receivers

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Many would be able to remember the Indian Head test pattern that was widely broadcast each night on American televisions up through the 1970s. — Joan Gaylord, The Christian Science Monitor, "'There There' weaves a powerful tale of contemporary urban Native Americans," 2 July 2018 This, from a league whose TV ratings are higher than test patterns, but lower than Liga MX. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Paul Daugherty: How will you feel when FC Cincinnati stadium saga ends?," 17 Apr. 2018

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