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means test
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Wikipedia
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A means test is a determination of whether an individual or family is eligible for government assistance, based upon whether the individual or family possesses the means to do without that help.
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ But at least it is a benefit as of right and without means test . ▪ Costs would be limited by keeping the offer open only until 1995 and by using a means test . ▪ Eligibility is determined by a means test administered by the ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.
Usage examples of means test.
Frostbite had agreed to take 500 couples provided they were of terrestrial descent and could pass a means test -- that is, provided they had money to be fleeced of.