pretest

Definition of pretestnext

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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
Noun
  • While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
    Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Following a December shooting incident that killed two and wounded eight, Brown University Professor Roberto Serrano allowed his students to take a midterm exam at home.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • Adult general education programs prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.
    CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • The Supreme Court swept away long-standing federal limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates on Tuesday, a landmark ruling expected to reshape campaign fundraising and spending ahead of the midterm elections.
    David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
  • Ahead of the midterm elections in 2018, Swift voiced her support for Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen over Republican Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • For puppies, Michael Billedo, owner and trainer at Dog Training Elite, does an aptitude test around seven weeks, looking at 10 specific areas.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • In August 2020, Amber Robinson posted what appears to be an ACT college aptitude test score for Tyler – 34 out of 36 – that would place him in the top 1% of test takers, according to recent averages.
    Davis Winkie, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Pretest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pretest. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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