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Definition means-tested in British English

means-tested adjective

adjective
/ˈmiːnz ˌtestɪd/
1

an amount of money or a benefit that is means-tested changes according to your income. If your income is low, you get more money and if it is high, you get less money

Example

I don't believe child benefit should be means-tested.

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Definition means-tested in British English