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pretest

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as in retest

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Recent Examples of pretest After families submit an initial pretest for students, the district manages the weekly testing through mobile clinics that move from campus to campus. — Howard Blume Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021 Every unit starts with a pretest, so teachers don’t waste time. — Eva-Marie Ayala, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2021 In preparation for the event, the entire school took a spelling pretest in all English classes. — Charlene Paparizos, cleveland.com, 15 Feb. 2018 Within 140-170 days after removal, sperm concentration levels returned to pretest levels (40 million/ml). — Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 18 July 2014

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Noun

Intermediate-term momentum is improving, favoring a resumption of the uptrend and a potential retest of the highs near $280.

— , CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
If competitors could see the same thing and chose not to act, that’s a signal the market itself may be overdue for a retest, not that the opportunity is fake.

— Piotr Tomasik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of retest

Noun

The two tests indicate that Pyongyang is working on dispersal warheads for both tactical ballistic missiles and strategic cruise missiles.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
APIs allow researchers to automate prompts, standardize experiments, collect responses and large volumes of data, as well as test models at scale, making results easier to compare and reproduce.

— Katie McQue, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of test

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Old walls that once separated the exam rooms have been ripped down, leaving a large open space.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee Updated November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Most tutoring services in Santa Monica cover core academic subjects including math, reading, writing, and science, with many also offering test prep for the SAT, ACT, and AP exams.

— Karen Koehler, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of exam

Noun

The two rules were in effect on the first day of practice on Thursday, which was part lecture, part experiment and an aptitude test to see just how much her players, both old and new, already know.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 16 July 2026
For puppies, Michael Billedo, owner and trainer at Dog Training Elite, does an aptitude test around seven weeks, looking at 10 specific areas.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026

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