retesting

verb

present participle of retest
as in investigating

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  1. investigating
  2. testing
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  • Instead of simply reducing the amount of water used in a process, researchers are investigating whether the same water can be cleaned and cycled back into production.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
  • After investigating 600 items of evidence related to the substation, the National Energy System Operator ruled out suspicious activity in a report saying a preventable moisture fault caused the fire, leaving almost 70,000 homes without power.
    — Henry Austin, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of investigating
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  • Mounting household debt is testing President Javier Milei’s support ahead of the 2027 election, as Congress weighs relief measures and critics warn his hands-off stance could alienate once-enthusiastic young voters.
    — Débora Rey, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • By means-testing communities instead of individuals, the program has a population-wide reach.
    — Mona Hanna, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of testing
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