home study

noun

A screening of the home and life of prospective adoptive parents prior to allowing an adoption to take place.

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Meanings

nounhome study (plural home studies)

plural home studies

  1. A screening of the home and life of prospective adoptive parents prior to allowing an adoption to take place.
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APA

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“home study.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/home%20study. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “home study,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/home%20study.

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