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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
The debacle, which came on the heels of similar higher-education scandals, was linked to roughly a dozen student suicides, and a retest in June did little to calm public outrage. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 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 The Malaysian ringgit is likely to retest its year-to-date peak versus the dollar thanks to strong fundamentals, according to strategists. — David Finnerty, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retest
Recent Examples of Synonyms for retest
  1. pretest
  2. investigate
  3. test
  4. sample
  5. exam
  6. resample
  7. intelligence test
  8. explore
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
  • Police investigated the death of Holmes for 18 months before charging Vaughn, Early and Brown in March 1990.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Gibson Dunn, an external law firm, investigated and dismissed Love’s complaints.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of investigate
Noun
  • Woods was subsequently charged with driving under the influence with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful urinalysis test.
    — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The quest for a perfect or near-perfect score has filled many test takers with dread.
    — Rund Abdelfatah, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of test
Verb
  • The auditable system underneath is what regulators certify, auditors sample and courts subpoena.
    — Rob Green, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Survey methods include live capture, audio recordings and sampling their genetic material from the environment.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sample
Noun
  • Health-care professionals could sell medical records; students could sell exams; aides and staffers could sell political dirt; anyone with security clearance could pay off their mortgage or buy a new car.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Most importantly, don’t be afraid to advocate for a thorough skin exam.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of exam
Verb
  • Reznor and Ross resampled and processed the original cue with tonal and textural shifts to mirror the deepening relationship between the two central characters.
    — Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Days later, the city announced that resampling from 24 of the homes that had high lead levels found only two still above the federal action threshold — a drop that the NRDC says is almost impossible in less than two months.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of resample
Noun
  • Across three experiments, participants received failure feedback on a bogus intelligence test.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Simulations let an intelligence test many possibilities before choosing a path.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
Definition of intelligence test
Verb
  • Mice on semaglutide explored more, balanced longer on a rotating rod, ran farther on a treadmill and solved a maze faster—gains that held even after the researchers accounted for the animals just being leaner than their peers.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Art requires some neutrality to find its voice, but a building dedicated to the exploration of narrative shouldn’t stop exploring just when its storytelling begins.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of explore

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“Retest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retest. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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