DNA test

noun

: a test that examines DNA and that is used to identify someone or to show that people are relatives

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Seeking answers, Murray purchased an at-home DNA test—which, in January 2024, confirmed the baby was not biologically hers. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 Months later, DNA test results came back with an unknown male DNA profile. Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025 Although a DNA test conducted by Gordon proved his paternity, Thornton and Incognito questioned the validity of the exam. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Jan. 2025 And the new boo even wanted a DNA test for their oldest son. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for DNA test

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