purity test
A "purity test" can refer to either a personal survey measuring life experiences or a political evaluation of ideological conformity.
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Definition
B2Social
(informal)A self-assessment survey measuring a person's experiences in various life aspects, often related to innocence or virtue.
Example
- The Rice Purity Test is popular among college students to gauge their life experiences.
- She scored high on the purity test, indicating she had fewer experiences with risky behaviors.
C1Politics
(formal, evaluative)A stringent criterion used to evaluate whether a person aligns with specific ideological or policy standards.
Example
- The candidate failed the party's purity test and was not endorsed.
- Purity tests can create divisions within political groups.
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