Testing one's skill or ability; an attempt to check how good one is.
新人は腕試しに難しい仕事を任された。
The newcomer was given a difficult task to test his abilities.
友達と腕試しに料理対決をした。
I had a cooking contest with a friend as a test of skill.
留学は自分の英語力の腕試しになるだろう。
Studying abroad will be a test of your English ability.
大会は腕試しの場として最適だ。
The tournament is ideal for testing one's skills.