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Definition of retest

as in pretest

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Noun

The debacle, which came on the heels of similar higher-education scandals, was linked to roughly a dozen student suicides, and a retest in June did little to calm public outrage. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 Eddie’s parents reportedly demanded a retest of the samples, but the request was denied. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

In December 2024, Arlington police worked with the FBI to retest the sample and were able to identify a relative of Velasquez’s, confirmed through further research of family lineage, detectives wrote. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 The Malaysian ringgit is likely to retest its year-to-date peak versus the dollar thanks to strong fundamentals, according to strategists. — David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retest

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Noun

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

Definition of pretest

Verb

That allegation surfaced as police investigated the first case.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026
Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the UAE are investigating the hijacker to uncover the key questions surrounding the suspect’s identity, motive, and how a weapon entered the cockpit.

— Christine Valora, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026

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In July, Reeves shared a brief clip of test footage of the upcoming film, which included the first proper look at Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne in a new Batsuit as what appears to be snow falls around him.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
The trial provided no evidence that this test will reduce cancer deaths by 25%.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of test

Verb

Most travelers end up eating out for other meals, given their robust itineraries, but this is undeniably the best spot to start your day (and a great way to sample local flavors).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
On the latest episode of Billboard On the Record, Questlove joins the video podcast to dive into the history of sampling and how new trends — like microchopping, catalog sales and generative AI — may pose new opportunities or risks to the art form.

— Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of sample

Noun

That framing moves odor out of the hygiene aisle and into the exam room.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
When OpenAI went from o1-preview to o1, its score on a competition math exam rose roughly 30 points, while its score on a broad general-knowledge test (Massive Multitask Language Understanding, or MMLU) slipped a point and a half.

— Dhyey Mavani, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Reznor and Ross resampled and processed the original cue with tonal and textural shifts to mirror the deepening relationship between the two central characters.

— Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Days later, the city announced that resampling from 24 of the homes that had high lead levels found only two still above the federal action threshold — a drop that the NRDC says is almost impossible in less than two months.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024

Definition of resample

Verb

Each bungalow has a deck—most with direct beach access—as well as its own golf cart and bikes for exploring the 96-acre island.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The panel will explore how clubs build global businesses through commercial growth, fan engagement and international expansion.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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