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personality test

American

noun

Psychology.

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

Etymology

Origin of personality test

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

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If you’re a researcher in psychology, it’s the popularity of the Myers-Briggs personality test.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

The company worked with consultants to develop a personality test aimed at determining whether a candidate is wired for unsupervised production.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Now 33, Adele said she first realised her marriage was crumbling when she took a personality test in a glossy magazine.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2021

Called the pod system, Azinger’s four-man corps were chosen after each player took a personality test.

From New York Times • Sep. 21, 2021

In response to my homemaking history, he mutters only, “That doesn’t bother me,” and hands me the personality test.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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