Other competitive bidding rules. include: (2) Since finding a good fit is so important in a competitive auction, until a fit is. found, any new-suit bid usually promises a 5-card suit and at least 8-9+ HCPâs at. the one level and 10+ at the two level.
Definition of litmus. 1  1 : a coloring matter from lichens that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and is used as an acid-base indicator. 2  2 : the critical factor in a litmus test; also : litmus test.
Hypernyms (litmus test is a kind of...): acid-base indicator (an indicator that changes color on going from acidic to basic solutions). Holonyms (litmus test is a substance of...): litmus paper (unsized paper treated with litmus for use as an acid-base indicator).. a coloring material (obtained from lichens) that turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions; used as a very rough acid-base indicator. 2. a test that relies on a single indicator. Familiarity information: LITMUS TEST used as a noun is rare.