means-test

means-test

(mēnz′tĕst′)

v. means-test·ed, means-test·ing, means-tests

1. To apply a means test to or require a means test for (a governmental program, for example).

2. To subject to a means test: The board means-tests all applicants for rent control.

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means-test

vb (tr)

1. (Social Welfare) to subject (a person) to a means test

2. (Social Welfare) to make (a benefit) dependent on income

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means′ test`

n.

an investigation into a person's finances to determine eligibility for public assistance.

[1925–30]

means′-test`

v.t.

1. to subject (a person or a specific benefit) to a means test: The government proposes to means-test Medicare.

v.i.

2. to perform a means test: fair and responsible means-testing.

[1960–65]

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Translations

means-test

[ˈmiːnztest] VT this benefit is means-tested → este subsidio se otorga después de averiguar los recursos económicos del solicitante
see also means

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