retest
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈriːtɛst//
KK: /ˈriːtɛst/
noun
Definition
A second or repeated examination or assessment to check results or understanding.
Example
The teacher decided to give a retest to the students who did not pass the first exam.
Conversation
Hey, did you hear about the retest for the math exam?
Yeah, I did! I'm kind of nervous about it.
Same here, but at least we have another chance to improve our scores.
Exactly! I think I’ll study harder this time.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reexamination
reassessment
recheck
Antonyms
initial
one-time
single
transitive verb
Definition
To conduct a test again, usually to verify results or check for consistency.
Example
The teacher decided to retest the students to ensure they understood the material.
Tense Forms
Past: retested
Past Participle: retested
Conversation
Did you hear about the math test results?
Yeah, I heard some people did really poorly.
I think they should retest those who failed.
Root Explanation
Retest → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "test" (from Latin "testari", meaning to witness or prove). The word "retest" means to test again or to conduct a test once more.
Memory Tip
Think of doing a test 'again' ('re-') to see if the results are the same or different.
Visually Confused Words
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