Toefl

//ˈtoʊfəl// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Acronym of Test of English as a Foreign Language. abbreviation, acronym, alt-of

    "For example, it is fairly common for TOEFL “practice tests” to be used repeatedly and for changes in individuals’ scores on TOEFL practice tests or institutional TOEFLs to be the basis for their placement into a course level, or for pre- and post-“TOEFL” scores to be used to prove or disprove learning."

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"When applying to American universities, your TOEFL score is only one factor."

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