means test
noun
an investigation into the financial position of a person applying for aid from public funds.
means-tested
-
a word derived from
means test.
Example Sentences
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Last month, applications opened for a separate means-tested scheme to provide a £100 voucher to some heating oil users.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
These arrangements are accompanied by a means-tested government age pension to help retirees whose superannuation isn’t sufficient to make ends meet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
In Australia, people without enough money for retirement can participate in a means-tested pension program.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Sorry to sound like a broken record, but consult an estate-planning attorney if one child is receiving means-tested benefits.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 19, 2026
The means-tested bonus was open to families with a combined income of up to £75,000 in 2025 and automatic payments would be made to households receiving Income Support.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
