(medicine) A fast-acting chromatographic immunoassay for the detection of specific antigens.

(Australia) Synonym of RAT (“rapid antigen test”)

Synonym of brown bag test (“alleged racist comparison”)

(US, historical) The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter.

Synonym of brown bag test (“alleged racist comparison”)

(endocrinology) A test for whether a substance should be considered a male sex hormone. / (historical) A method of determining racial identity, based on how easily a comb passes through a person's hair.

A manufactured product undergoing testing, either at first manufacture or later during its life cycle as part of ongoing functional testing and calibration checks, which can also include a test after reparation to establish that the product is performing in accordance with the original product specification.

A test to measure the degree of deterioration of an electrical insulation which is performed at two temperature by applying AC voltage to the test object and measure the total current flow through it, and separating and comparing the reactive and resistance portions of the current passing through it.

A test to identify, evaluate and locate partial discharge faults in cable insulation and accessories.

Alternative form of last will.