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Meaning of brown bag test | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. The alleged practice of comparing an African-American's skin color to that of a brown paper bag, allowing them certain privileges only if the skin was lighter.
    US, historical
  2. The practice of having a patient bring all of their existing medications to an appointment with the doctor, as a way to see what has previously been prescribed and what drug interactions might be occurring.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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