nose test
The "nose test" is a versatile term used in various fields to describe assessments involving smell, intuition, or neurological function.
Definition
B2Food Inspection
(informal)Evaluating the freshness or quality of food using the sense of smell.
Example
- She gave the milk a quick nose test to see if it was still good.
C1Ethical Assessment
(idiomatic, informal)Using common sense or intuition to judge if something is genuine or ethical.
Example
- The proposal didn't pass the nose test for most of the board members.
C2Neurology
(technical, medical)A neurological test where a person touches their nose and then an examiner's finger to assess coordination and cerebellar function.
Example
- The neurologist performed the nose test to check for signs of cerebellar disease.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nose test":
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