paternity test

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noun

an assessment of possible paternity based on a comparison of the genetic markers of the offspring and those of the putative father.

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Origin of paternity test

First recorded in 1925–30

As the best at home paternity test, the DNA Direct Paternity Test Kit can put a rest to arguments and accusations.
The best DNA test kits to trace your roots|Stacey L. Nash|October 13, 2021|Popular-Science
A paternity test compares two sets of DNA to one another, looking for similarities in their genetic markers.
The best DNA test kits to trace your roots|Stacey L. Nash|October 13, 2021|Popular-Science
Available paternity tests can compare anywhere from 16 to 24 genetic markers.
The best DNA test kits to trace your roots|Stacey L. Nash|October 13, 2021|Popular-Science
She refused to take a paternity test, and was eventually convicted of extortion and sentenced to 22 months in prison.
I Warned You About Bill Cosby in 2007|Mark Ebner|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When the child is born, Jobs takes a paternity test that confirms he is the father.
Nine Craziest Moments From ‘Jobs’|Anna Klassen|August 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The more prudent manner would be to get a private paternity test done, find out where we stand, and then go from there.
The Case Against Justin Bieber|Marlow Stern|November 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
She produced a paternity test that appears to prove Father Dueppen is indeed the father.
Sins of the Fathers|Jim DeFede|October 2, 2009|DAILY BEAST