acid test

NOUN

critical test

Synonyms

WEAK

analysis conclusive test crucial test decisive test definitive test experiment genuineness proof proving ground substantiation sure test test of value trial verification

Example Sentences

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Single stair, and the fate of Culver City’s ordinance specifically, represents an early California acid test.

From Los Angeles Times

This will be the real acid test of Tuchel's new England and they must improve.

From BBC

But an acid test lies in wait for Celtic against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

From BBC

It is this issue of pinch points which will be the acid test of the VAT policy in Edinburgh.

From BBC

Lactic acid tests have a number of important applications.

From Science Daily