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pretests

noun

plural of pretest
as in retests

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  1. tests
  2. exams
  3. examinations
Noun
  • The Tucson tests represent an early demonstration of that approach on F-16s.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The extra heat allows the Coronagraph to maintain conditions similar to those inside NASA test chambers so engineers can more easily simulate tests on Roman's deformable mirrors.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of tests
Noun
  • Simmons reportedly visited Sacramento last week, undergoing a battery of in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout, and meetings with coach Doug Christie and other members of the organization.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • However, growth on STAAR exams is similar to that of peer campuses, the study found.
    — Samuel O’Neal September 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of exams
Noun
  • The tests included dental examinations, the heart, lungs, and nervous system, as well as blood tests.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of examinations
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