means test

Frequency: 5.32.9 per million words

an official check on your financial situation to see if you are eligible for public money

meansmeans + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Eligibility for the benefit was determined by a means test.
  • The government introduced a new means test for welfare applicants.
  • Applicants must undergo a means test to qualify for financial aid.
  • Have you completed the means test for the housing benefit?
  • A strict means test ensures that aid goes to those most in need.
  • They are currently reviewing the criteria for the means test.
  • Without passing the means test, you won't receive the grant.
  • The charity decided to implement a means test for its assistance programs.
  • His parents failed the means test, so he didn't get the student loan.
  • The new policy includes a universal means test for all benefits.