English

Noun

means test ‎(plural means tests)

1. An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.
   • 1970, Princeton Alumni Weekly, volume 71, page 14:

     Accordingly, the dean's office has been consulting with other graduate schools over the development of a fair means test.

Related terms

• means-test
• means-tested

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• nestmates
• statesmen