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pretest
noun pre·test \ˈprē-ˌtest\
Definition of PRETEST
: a preliminary test: as a : a test of the effectiveness or safety of a product prior to its sale b : a test to evaluate the preparedness of students for further studies
— pre·test \(ˌ)prē-ˈtest\ transitive verb
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First Known Use of PRETEST
1926
Rhymes with PRETEST
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