nose test

== English == === Etymology === Suggesting the identification of something by how it smells. === Pronunciation === === Noun === nose test (plural nose tests) (idiomatic) An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety. Synonyms: smell test, sniff test Coordinate term: smoke test Near-synonyms: sanity test, sanity check; reality check An inspection of an object using the sense of smell, as for freshness of food or cleanliness of clothing. Synonyms: smell test, sniff test (physiology) An inspection of the nasal passages or a trial of their function, as for breathing difficulties or olfactory ability. Near-synonym: smell test ==== See also ==== smell a rat === Anagrams === testones, tonesets