a test you take before going into the military

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. A test that provides student with academic and vocational aptitude scores to assist them in career exploration and decision-making. ASVAB scores are used by the military services to determine enlistment eligibility and to assign occupational specialties.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, sponsored by the coalition of the United States Armed Services is a test to determine strengths of individuals for future career choices. Coe-Brown arranges to have this test given to any interested juniors and seniors once a year in the fall on a Saturday. Once results are in, an interpretation session is run during the school day. Completion of both segments constitutes an optional Senior Portfolio requirement because of the assistance it can give a student in assessing his or her strengths and interests in order to determine potential career choices. Registration is through the guidance counselors and the test is free.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery. A test designed to measure aptitude in 10 career-related skills or activities and at a particular stage in life (usually between ages 16–24).