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noun

Definition of retestnext
as in pretest

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retest

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verb

as in to investigate

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Recent Examples of retest
Noun
If anything comes back borderline, request a retest in three to six months rather than defaulting to a full year. — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026 Eddie’s parents reportedly demanded a retest of the samples, but the request was denied. — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
Even after this advance, BLSH would still need to climb roughly 170% from current levels to retest its prior high near 118. — CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 Fox News later corroborated the story, citing a source who said FBI investigators will likely need to retest the evidence themselves. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retest
  1. pretest
  2. investigate
  3. test
  4. sample
  5. exam
  6. explore
  7. intelligence test
  8. placement test
Noun
  • After families submit an initial pretest for students, the district manages the weekly testing through mobile clinics that move from campus to campus.
    — Howard Blume Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2021
  • Every unit starts with a pretest, so teachers don’t waste time.
    — Eva-Marie Ayala, Dallas News, 17 Mar. 2021
Definition of pretest
Verb
  • Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • The incident, which authorities are investigating, occurred 30 nautical miles (around 55 kilometers) southwest of Yemen’s Red Sea port of Al Hudaydah, UKMTO said.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of investigate
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
Definition of test
Verb
  • That survey sampled 800 likely Democratic primary voters, with 80% having a favorable opinion of Bennet compared to 9% unfavorable.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • At a traditional Heuriger, guests may even be able to sample Sturm at different points during fermentation, as multiple tanks develop simultaneously throughout harvest.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of sample
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
Definition of exam
Verb
  • Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of explore
Noun
  • Simulations let an intelligence test many possibilities before choosing a path.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
  • Two French psychologists, Alfred Binet and Théodore Simon, leaped at the invitation and created the first-ever practical intelligence test.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026
Definition of intelligence test
Noun
  • After taking placement tests, Christopher was enrolled in second grade and Mateo in fourth.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • Within about five months of taking the noncredit ESL classes, a professor encouraged her to take the placement test and move into English coursework for credits.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Definition of placement test

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“Retest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retest. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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