sandbox
Americannoun
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a box or receptacle for holding sand, especially one large enough for children to play in.
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Computers. an environment in which software developers or editors can create and test new content, separate from other content in the project (often used attributively).
sandbox web design;
New features are tested and critiqued in the demo sandbox.
adjective
noun
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a container on a railway locomotive from which sand is released onto the rails to assist the traction
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a box with sand shaped for moulding metal
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a container of sand for small children to play in
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computing a protected environment in which an untrusted program may be run without affecting other parts of the system
Etymology
Origin of sandbox
Example Sentences
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In recent weeks, GSA officials were told to put xAI’s logo on a tool called USAi, which is essentially a sandbox for federal employees to experiment with different AI models.
He wandered over to his sandbox, sat down on the triangular corner seat, and reached for a big spoon that was partly buried in the sand and dirt.
From Literature
Boo hops to the sandbox, sits down, and starts shoveling fast and furious.
From Literature
But on Monday, the children of Normont stepped into a friendlier scene on campus and were off and running on their new $3.3-million playground, a gift that is far more than sandboxes, grass and gardens.
From Los Angeles Times
You have to provide them with a sandbox to play with it.
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