Proposition and Trial balloon

Proposition

Proposition noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

Trial balloon and proposition are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trial balloon" instead a noun "Proposition".

Trial balloon

Trial balloon noun - A test of public opinion.
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Proposition and trial balloon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Proposition" instead a noun phrase "Trial balloon".
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