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Synonyms for sniff test

  • noun

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reality check sanity check sanity test nose test smell test

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Reality check — an inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food. An informal…

reality check, sanity check, sanity test

2. Nose test — an inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food

nose test, smell test

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food.

  2. n. 2

    An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food. An informal check of whether an idea or proposal is credible, ethical, etc., using one's common sense or sense of propriety.

    But does it pass the sniff test?