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noun

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

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Origin of means test

First recorded in 1925–30

Words nearby means test

mean solar day, mean solar time, meanspirited, mean square, mean square deviation, means test, mean sun, meant, meantime, mean to, meantone system

Other definitions for means test (2 of 2)

means-test

[ meenz-test ]

/ ˈminzˌtɛst /

verb (used with object)

to subject (a person or a specific benefit) to a means test: The government proposes to means-test Medicare.

verb (used without object)

to perform a means test: fair and responsible means-testing.

Origin of means-test

1960–65

How to use means test in a sentence

As a means of preventing tooth decay in those cities that do fluoridate, the practice certainly looks like a success.
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That would truly be a milestone to celebrate—until you see what that record “diversity” actually means.
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And in order for them to realize their vision, they are willing to use any means.
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With that, there is no means to consistently measure progress.
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Part of the problem is the mandate of the war and the means with which the U.S. is fighting it do not match up.
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She skilfully manages the side-lights, and by this means produces strong effects.
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This is a feature by means of which it is always possible to distinguish the Great Horsetail from any other species.
How to Know the Ferns|S. Leonard Bastin
For this use of the voice in the special service of will-power, or propelling force, it is necessary first to test its freedom.
Expressive Voice Culture|Jessie Eldridge Southwick
The specific gravity is most conveniently estimated by means of the urinometer—Squibb's is preferable (Fig. 14).
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis|James Campbell Todd
There is cause for alarm when they bring one hundred and ten ships into these seas without any means of resistance on our part.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various

British Dictionary definitions for means test

means test

noun

a test involving the checking of a person's income to determine whether he qualifies for financial or social aid from a governmentCompare needs test

Derived forms of means test

means-tested, adjective

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