tarveharkinta

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • means-means-testing process of evaluating whether an individual qualifies for financial assistance, usually in the form of a social security benefit; see also means test, which may provide easier ways to translate tarveharkinta into English

Etymology

Compound from Finnish tarve (need) + Finnish harkinta (consideration, of discretion).

Origin

Finnish

harkinta

Gloss

consideration, of discretion

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