means test

noun, verb — 3 senses

means test

nounalso spelled means-test

1

An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.

Accordingly, the dean's office has been consulting with other graduate schools over the development of a fair means test.1970, Princeton Alumni Weekly, volume 71, page 14:

Related terms: means-test, means-tested

means test

verb

1

To apply a means test to an individual or group.

means-test

verb

1

To subject a person to a means test, or to require a means test in order to receive a benefit

Derived terms: means-tested

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