smell test
smell test · smell tests
An assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odorsAn assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odors.
UK/ˈsmɛl tɛst/US/ˈsmɛl ˌtɛst/
Meaning
3 sensesAn assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odors.
Synonym of sniff test.
An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food.
(figuratively)An informal check of whether an idea or proposal is credible, ethical, etc., using one's common sense or sense of propriety.
Origin
From smell (noun) + test (noun).From smell (noun) + test (noun).
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