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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
1925–30
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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
1960–65
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| means test | |
| —n | |
| Compare needs test a test involving the checking of a person's income to determine whether he qualifies for financial or social aid from a government | |
| 'means-tested | |
| —adj | |
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