nose test

The "nose test" is a versatile term used in various fields to describe assessments involving smell, intuition, or neurological function.

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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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