sniff test
An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness…An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food.
Meaning
3 sensesAn inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food.
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.
Near-synonyms: reality check, sanity check, sanity test
But does it pass the sniff test?
A medical procedure involving a person taking quick, short sniffs which cause contraction of the diaphragm during a fluoroscopy, enabling abnormalities of the diaphragm to be detected; diaphragm fluoroscopy.
Origin
From sniff (noun) + test (noun).From sniff (noun) + test (noun).
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Forms
plural: sniff tests| Singular | sniff test |
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