Definition of means test
: an examination into the financial state of a person to determine eligibility for public assistance
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This would mean testing all other emulators other than MAME across all other platforms to eliminate the possibility that a different emu was used.
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But developing the technology means testing it on public roads, where accidents involving AVs and other road users are inevitable.
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His campaign has pegged the cost of offering free community college tuition — no means test required — at $200 million.
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First Known Use of means test
1930
MEANS TEST Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of means test for English Language Learners
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: a process done to find out the amount of money a person has in order to see if that person qualifies for government assistance
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