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means test

–noun
an investigation into the financial position of a person applying for aid from public funds.

Origin:
1925–30

means-test

[meenz-test]
–verb (used with object)
1. to subject (a person or a specific benefit) to a means test: The government proposes to means-test Medicare.
–verb (used without object)
2. to perform a means test: fair and responsible means-testing.

Origin:
1960–65
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means-test   (mēnz'těst')
v.   means-test·ed, means-test·ing, means-tests
  1. To apply a means test to or require a means test for (a governmental program, for example).

  2. To subject to a means test: The board means-tests all applicants for rent control.

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