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# Introduction

An Unstructured/[Generic Test](https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XRAYCLOUD/pages/44565229) is an agnostic Test that does not contain any structure. The only field related to a Generic Test (Figure 1) is its **Definition **(Figure 1 - 1), which is an open-text field.

![Figure 1 - Definition](media://dc4a4756-2b0e-4a16-af23-80fef10342d2)


The **Definition** field can have an ID or name for an [automated Test](https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XRAYCLOUD/pages/44565278) that maps to the external automated Test case. An example might be a JUnit Test created automatically by Xray when the JUnit XML report was imported with Test results.

Another example of an Unstructured Test is an [Exploratory Test](https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XRAYCLOUD/pages/44579335). In this case, the **Definition** field might contain the Test charter.

Therefore, Unstructured Tests can be used for different use cases.

# The Definition Field

The semantics of the Definition field vary depending on the context.

When used in Test automation, the automated external Test referenced here (e.g., by a unique identifier such as the class name and method of the underlying Test) may be defined.

If using this type of Test as an abstraction of an Exploratory Test, then the field can be used for the respective Test charter.

The Unstructured Test Definition field supports the [Jira markup wiki language](https://jira.atlassian.com/secure/WikiRendererHelpAction.jspa?section=all).


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