means-test

[ meenz-test ]
/ ˈminzˌtɛst /

verb (used with object)

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

verb (used without object)

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

Origin of means-test

1960–65

Definition for means-test (2 of 2)

means test

noun

an investigation into the financial position of a person applying for aid from public funds.

Origin of means test

First recorded in 1925–30

British Dictionary definitions for means-test

means test

noun

a test involving the checking of a person's income to determine whether he qualifies for financial or social aid from a government Compare needs test

Derived forms of means test

means-tested, adjective