"test pattern" meaning in All languages combined

See test pattern on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: test patterns [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} test pattern (plural test patterns)
  1. (US, television) A test signal, typically broadcast at times when the transmitter is active but no program is being broadcast. Wikipedia link: test pattern Tags: US Categories (topical): Television Synonyms: test card
    Sense id: en-test_pattern-en-noun-N1fNYoLB Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, media, television

Inflected forms

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