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sandbox (noun)

A shallow box or area filled with sand for children to play in, or an isolated testing environment in computing where code can be executed without affecting the main system.

💬 Example

"The toddlers spent all afternoon building towers in the sandbox."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'Sand' 'Box'. Sand is for playing, and a Box keeps it from making a mess on the floor. It's a safe place to p...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'sandpit' for computer testing. → Using 'sandbox' for computer testing.

Saying 'on the sandbox'. → Saying 'in the sandbox'.

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