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Definition of retest

as in pretest

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Noun

Against that backdrop, the stock's looks increasingly constructive, and the next move could be a retest of its recent highs and potentially a breakout to new 52-week highs. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 July 2026 Eddie’s parents reportedly demanded a retest of the samples, but the request was denied. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Verb

Always retest before applying additional lime. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 On Thursday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said advancements in technology allowed investigators to retest evidence collected from the murder scene for DNA. — Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 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

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Verb

Cyclospora surges can be tricky to investigate, and food poisoning sources can be hard to establish.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The deal could close as soon as July 22, though several states, including Oregon and California, are investigating whether the $111 billion transaction violates their antitrust laws.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

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Groups like EdTrust-West and The Campaign for College Opportunity, which champion equity and access to higher education, pushed back and said standardized tests in UC admissions were biased against low-income and minority students.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Chen’s work focuses on using seismological data to improve methods to identify and monitor nuclear tests.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of test

Verb

If those pieces come together, the robot could find use in environmental monitoring – sampling lakes, rivers, coastlines, and marine ecosystems, essentially an amphibious drone with gull-like ambitions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

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However, then-President Janet Napolitano advised the Board of Regents to phase them out anyway and explore the creation of a UC-specific exam.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
The club’s twice-a-month meetings are a labor of love — just one more thing to add on top of studying for Mandarin and psychology exams, prepping for the SAT, and volunteering with local churches and nonprofits.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 13 July 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

Noun

Simulations let an intelligence test many possibilities before choosing a path.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
The results revealed on average, people born preterm or with low birth weight scored lower on intelligence tests and performed worse academically than those born at full term and a healthy weight.

— Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of intelligence test

Verb

From fans around the world trying the Metroplex’s best barbecue to exploring the Fort Worth Stockyards and hopping back on double-digit-hour flights with cowboy hats on, Haaland’s DFW experience encapsulated that completely.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
In Simulacra and Simulation, Jean Baudrillard famously explored the perils of living in a world of holograms.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

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