litmus test

noun
UK: /ˈlɪtməs test/
US: /ˈlɪtməs test/

  1. A way to know if something will be successful.

    1. The new product's sales are a litmus test of its market appeal.
    2. Passing the exam was a litmus test for his readiness to enter university.

  2. A question or situation that shows what someone's values or opinions are.

    1. His stance on healthcare is a litmus test for voters.
    2. The company's environmental policy became a litmus test of its social responsibility.

Synonyms

criterion acid test benchmark indicator
litmus test transitive-verb

  1. To serve as a crucial indicator or test of something's validity or quality.

    1. Her initial reaction will litmus test the feasibility of this project.
    2. The public response to the ad campaign will litmus test their new marketing strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "litmus test" in English means: A way to know if something will be successful., A question or situation that shows what someone's values or opinions are..

The phonetic transcription of "litmus test" is /ˈlɪtməs test/ in British English and /ˈlɪtməs test/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "litmus test": criterion, acid test, benchmark, indicator.

Example usage of "litmus test": "The new product's sales are a litmus test of its market appeal.". More examples on the page.