paternity test

noun

1. an assessment of possible paternity based on a comparison of the genetic markers of the offspring and those of the putative father.

Word History and Origins

Origin of paternity test¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A Barnsley man who mixed his sperm with his father's to help his partner get pregnant will not face a paternity test, a judge has ruled.

From BBC

And indeed it is: It’s an old episode of a Maury Povich-style daytime talk show, where younger, much more dissolute incarnations of the characters battle over the results of a paternity test.

From New York Times

In the court documents obtained by The Times, Cardwell claims that Kaitlyn’s biological father was never involved in her life and refused a paternity test, insisting he was not interested in being involved.

From Los Angeles Times

A month later came a lawsuit from a woman in her 20s claiming Jones was her biological father, a case that is now centered around whether Jones will have to take a paternity test.

From Seattle Times

Kimberly Alexander requested that Thompson take a paternity test, which he did.

From Los Angeles Times