means test
means test
(mēnz)means test
means′ test`
n.
means′-test`
v.t.
| Noun | 1. |  means test - an inquiry into the financial position of someone applying for financial aid |
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| 释义 | means testmeans test(mēnz)means testmeans′ test`n. means′-test`v.t.
means testmeans testmeans testmeans testan examination of the personal and financial circumstances of an individual to assess his or her eligibility for benefits under a country's system of SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. The benefits that are being claimed are not regarded as a universal right but are assessed under rules and regulations as laid down by legislation and the government department concerned. The payment of the welfare benefit is a right only if an individual is within the limits of income, personal circumstance, etc., for the period of the claim. Many poverty-action groups argue for the abolition of means-tested benefits because of the indignities that an examination of circumstances imposes and because they discourage proud but needy individuals from applying. Others argue for their retention as a means of limiting TRANSFER PAYMENTS and curbing GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE.means test
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