white glove test
white glove test noun: an examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards.
Noun
white glove test (plural white glove tests)
- An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards.
- Looking at the imprint his hand had left on the visible layer of dust, he realized his home would certainly not pass his mother's white glove test.
Forms of white glove test
| plural | white glove tests |
|---|---|
| alternative form | white-glove test |
Origin of white glove test
From the 1950s American image of putting on a white glove and running a finger along a spot to see how much dirt and dust is accumulated as a way of measuring how well the area has been kept clean.
Questions about white glove test
- What does white glove test mean?
- White glove test means an examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards.
- What part of speech is white glove test?
- White glove test is a noun.
- What is the plural of white glove test?
- The plural of white glove test is white glove tests.
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