pretest


pre·test

noun \ˈprē-ˌtest\

Definition of PRETEST

: a preliminary test: as a : a test of the effectiveness or safety of a product prior to its sale b : a test to evaluate the preparedness of students for further studies
pre·test \(ˌ)prē-ˈtest\ transitive verb

First Known Use of PRETEST

1926

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