"white glove test" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: white glove tests [plural]
Etymology: From the 1950s American image of putting on a white glove and running a finger along a spot to see how much dirt and dust is accumulated as a way of measuring how well the area has been kept clean. Head templates: {{en-noun}} white glove test (plural white glove tests)
  1. An examination of cleanliness, hygiene or other cleaning-related standards. Synonyms: white-glove test
    Sense id: en-white_glove_test-en-noun-q2CX80pd Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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