"mom test" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the mom test [canonical]
Etymology: Coined by Rob Fitzpatrick in 2013. The idea is that someone could use the method against their own mother, despite the usual positive bias that she would have for her child's ideas. Head templates: {{head|en|noun|head=the mom test}} the mom test
  1. (business, Canada, US) A method of asking open-ended questions to consumers about a product or business idea, in order to gain honest feedback. Tags: Canada, US Categories (topical): Business
    Sense id: en-mom_test-en-noun-~qwTFjJ4 Categories (other): American English, Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business

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