Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
litmus-test
Noun
/ˈlɪt.məs ˌtɛst/
Definition
A method or experiment used to determine the presence or quality of something.
Examples
- The new policy will be a litmus test for the government’s commitment to environmental issues.
- In the debate, he used the candidates’ responses as a litmus test for their values.
Meaning
The term is often used metaphorically to describe a simple test for the presence of a particular quality or characteristic.
Synonyms
- Indicator
- Test
- Measure
