Marketing & measurement
Synthetic monitoring
Measuring a system through controlled or automated test visits.
In everyday use
A scheduled test checks whether a page loads correctly.
What to keep in mind
Test conditions may differ from actual visitors' connections and devices.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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