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noun
An inquiry into the financial position of a person applying for some form of financial assistance in order to determine their eligibility.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To apply a means test to an individual or group.
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noun
an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: inquiry, enquiry
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