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means test
noun \ˈmēnz-\
: a process done to find out the amount of money a person has in order to see if that person qualifies for government assistance
Full Definition of MEANS TEST
: an examination into the financial state of a person to determine eligibility for public assistance
— means–test·ed \-ˌtes-təd\ adjective
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First Known Use of MEANS TEST
1930
Rhymes with MEANS TEST
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