personality test

noun

, Psychology.

1. an instrument, as a questionnaire or series of standardized tasks, used to measure personality characteristics or to discover personality disorders.

Word History and Origins

Origin of personality test¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

In the digital age, this has manifested itself in various forms, from so-called “survival courses” for empaths to quizzes akin to personality tests to determine if you are an empath.

From Salon

Rather, the website says it’s an “experiment” that pairs strangers together for in-person activities based on personality tests — like a modern-day eHarmony, but for community-building, with some AI and event-planning mixed in, I gather.

From Los Angeles Times

They may also ask you to take a personality test.

From Seattle Times

It’s hard to think of a better personality test.

From New York Times

The researchers designed the questionnaires to mimic human personality tests.

From Science Magazine