white glove test
Cleanliness verification ritual
A white glove test is an inspection for cleanliness, from the practice of running a gloved finger across surfaces to check for dust.
The term implies exacting standards: The apartment had to pass a white glove test before we got our deposit back.
By extension, any rigorous quality check: Our code goes through a white glove test before release.
- meticulousnessExtreme carefulness in details
- neatnessState of being tidy
- fastidiousnessExcessive concern for precision
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
drill sergeant · immaculateness · inspection · quality control · fine-tooth comb · polishing · perfectionism · thoroughness · audit · exactitude · benchmark · dust · tidiness · sanitation · hospital corners · magnifying glass · checklist · hygiene
- military dutiesguard duty, sentry duty, patrol, combat duty, active duty
- military inspectionsuniform inspection, barracks inspection, locker inspection, bunk inspection, field inspection
white glove testquick glance
Short, rapid look
once-over · rubber stamp · quick once-over · going through the motions · glossing over
white glove testlick and a promise
Superficial, hurried effort
squalor · slovenliness · swept under the rug · pigsty · bare minimum
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