personality test

noun

: any of several tests that consist of standardized tasks designed to determine various aspects of the personality or the emotional status of the individual examined

Examples of personality test in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Yet many of these activities—particularly those involving outdoor adventures or personality tests—can be misguided. Cristian Hofmann, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Prospective hires all take the Caliper Profile assessment, a rigorous personality test designed to predict future job performance. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 As much as Walz and Vance jousted over the issues with the hopes of boosting their prospective bosses, the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate also served as a personality test for the two. Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024 In the trailer, Fanny is shown asking her mother, for a personality test, which three words describe her best. Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for personality test 

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Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personality test was in 1914

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“Personality test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personality%20test. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

personality test

noun
: any of several tests that consist of standardized tasks designed to determine various aspects of the personality or the emotional status of the individual examined

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