"pen test" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pen tests [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of penetration test Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|penetration test}} Clipping of penetration test Head templates: {{en-noun}} pen test (plural pen tests)
  1. (computing, informal) A penetration test. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: pen-test, pentest Related terms: pen tester, pen testing
    Sense id: en-pen_test-en-noun-TUnosIwb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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