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noun [countable] sandbox pronunciation in British English /ˈsæn(d)ˌbɒks/
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  1. 2
    computing in software and web development, an environment where new products can be tested without affecting the live server or damaging data
    Sandbox mode lets you test the integration of Magento Go with the PayPal payment system.
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    in software and web development, an environment where new products can be tested without affecting the live server or damaging data
    The AdWords API sandbox is a testing and development environment that replicates the functionality of the production AdWords API web services.
    Submitted from United Kingdom on 30/11/2012

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