'field-test' definitions:

Definition of 'field-test'

(from WordNet)
verb
Test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used; "The Army field tested the new tanks"

Definition of 'field-test'

From: GCIDE
  • field-test \field-test\, field test \field test\v. t. to test something in the field, i. e. under the actual conditions under which it will be used; as, The Army field-tested the new tanks. Used in contrast with testing in a laboratory or under controlled conditions.
  • Syn: field test. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]