Litmus test (politics) Litmus test (politics) A litmus test is a question asked of a potential candidate for high office, the answer to which would determine whether the nominating official would proceed with the appointment or nomination. The expression is a metaphor based on the litmus test in chemistry, in which one is able to test the general acidity of a substance, but not its exact pH. Those who must approve a nominee, such as a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, may also be said to apply a litmus test to determine whether the nominee will receive their vote.
Squib (sketched concept or visual solution) verb ("let me squib something to show you what I mean"). First heard use: Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Circa 1987 Squib (sketched concept or visual solution) The term squib is sometimes used to describe a quick drawing of a visual composition or a proposed graphic solution. A rough sketch to demonstrate an idea. The origin of the term, "squib" as it relates to a sketched concept or idea is currently unknown, but has been adopted as industry slang by creative directors, art directors and designers in the creative advertising and marketing communications industries in Western