personality test

American  

noun

Psychology.

1. an instrument, as a questionnaire or series of standardized tasks, used to measure personality characteristics or to discover personality disorders.

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Etymology

Origin of personality test

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Skeptical at first—like I always am about these New York City trends—I took a personality test that matched me with others who shared similar interests.

From Salon

In the digital age, this has manifested itself in various forms, from so-called “survival courses” for empaths to quizzes akin to personality tests to determine if you are an empath.

From Salon

Rather, the website says it’s an “experiment” that pairs strangers together for in-person activities based on personality tests — like a modern-day eHarmony, but for community-building, with some AI and event-planning mixed in, I gather.

From Los Angeles Times

They may also ask you to take a personality test.

From Seattle Times

It’s hard to think of a better personality test.

From New York Times