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aptitude test

noun
any of various tests given to measure abilities, as manual dexterity, visual acuity, reasoning, or verbal comprehension, and used to assist in the selection of a career.

Origin:
1920–25

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aptitude test
 
n
a test designed to assess a person's ability to do a particular type of work

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aptitude test ap·ti·tude test (āp'tĭ-t&oomacr;d', -ty&oomacr;d')
n.
An occupation-oriented test for evaluating intelligence, achievement, and interest.

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