Pretest Meaning
/ˈpɹiːtɛst/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjPrior to taking a test.
nounA preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation.
Sentence Examples
The students took a short pretest before the main exam.
We need to pretest the new equipment before the experiment.
Students took a short pretest to measure their baseline knowledge.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Before starting the course, students took a ____ to check their current knowledge.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The students completed a ____ at the start of the course to assess their existing knowledge.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English test English pretest From pre- + test.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“Just popped an Addie, so I’m good to go” — this sort of pretest attitude has become pervasive. Conversations with several students suggested Adderall was always available, costing from $2 to $5 a pill."
— 2013 March 4, Roger Cohen, “The Competition Drug”, in The New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Before starting the course, students took a ____ to check their current knowledge.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The students completed a ____ at the start of the course to assess their existing knowledge.