LITMUSTEST

Litmus test

A litmus test is a question asked of a potential candidate for high office, the answer to which would determine whether the nominating official would proceed with the appointment or nomination. The expression is a metaphor based on the litmus test in chemistry. Those who must approve a nominee, such as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, may also be said to apply a litmus test to determine whether the nominee will receive their vote. In these contexts, the phrase comes up most often with respect to nominations to the judiciary.

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litmus test

Noun

  1. A simple test for the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, using litmus paper.
  2. Any test which produces a decisive result by measuring a single indicator.


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