Definition

A test that is given to students after they have completed a lesson or course to see what they have learned.

Example

The teacher administered a posttest to evaluate the students' understanding of the material.

Conversation

Did you take the posttest after the last class?

Yeah, I did, and it was pretty challenging!

I heard it covers a lot of the topics we covered this month.

It definitely does, but I think it helped me understand the material better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Posttest → It is formed from "post-" (meaning after) and "test" (from Latin "testari", meaning to witness or to prove). The word "posttest" refers to a test administered after a particular event or instruction to assess knowledge or skills gained.

Memory Tip

Think of taking a test "after" something has happened — "post-" means after, and "test" relates to proving knowledge.

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