litmus test
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There are no political, religious or secularist orthodoxies or litmus tests.
“We believe the market is the best litmus test, so each business group company can pursue independent fundraising and IPOs as and when they are ready,” Xu said.
From Seattle Times
"The market is the best litmus test, and each business group and company can pursue independent fundraising and IPOs when they are ready," chief executive Daniel Zhang said in a letter to staff.
From BBC
In the midterm primaries, embracing his lie that the 2020 election was stolen from him became a litmus test for candidates seeking his backing.
From New York Times
The jump in gas prices could prove to be a litmus test for Metro and mass transit in general.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
