smell test

== English == === Etymology === From smell (noun) +‎ test (noun). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsmɛl tɛst/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsmɛl ˌtɛst/ === Noun === smell test (plural smell tests) (physiology) An assessment of a subject's ability to detect and distinguish odors. Synonym: nose test Synonym of sniff test. An inspection of an object by smelling it, as for cleanliness of clothing or freshness of food. Synonym: nose test (figurative) An informal check of whether an idea or proposal is credible, ethical, etc., using one's common sense or sense of propriety. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== smell a rat