Pretest

//ˈpɹiːtɛst// adj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation.
Verb
  1. 1
    To administer a pretest to. transitive
  2. 2
    To carry out a pretest. intransitive
Adjective
  1. 1
    Prior to taking a test. not-comparable

    "“Just popped an Addie, so I’m good to go” — this sort of pretest attitude has become pervasive. Conversations with several students suggested Adderall was always available, costing from $2 to $5 a pill."

Synonyms

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foretestforetest

Example

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"“Just popped an Addie, so I’m good to go” — this sort of pretest attitude has become pervasive. Conversations with several students suggested Adderall was always available, costing from $2 to $5 a pill."

Etymology

From pre- + test.

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