Technology Testing Terms

noun a ghost or spirit

adjective relating to, or characteristic of a phantom

• The phantom of the opera is a well-known character in literature.
• I thought I saw a phantom in the old abandoned house last night.
• That phantom driver cut me off on the highway!
• The phantom of doubt haunted her thoughts as she made the decision.

noun a period of time spent in a particular place or way

verb to have a brief or unexpected encounter with someone or something

• The new software update caused a run in the system, resulting in multiple errors.
• I heard there was a run in at the store last night, did you see what happened?
• There was a run in between the two rival gangs at the party last weekend.
• Their differing opinions often lead to a run in during meetings.