Retest: meaning, definitions and examples

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retest

[ riːˈtɛst ]

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education

To take a test or examination again, usually after failing the first attempt.

Synonyms

reexamine, retake, retry

Examples of usage

I need to retest this material before the final exam.
She had to retest for her driver's license after failing the first time.

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education

A subsequent test or examination taken after a previous failure.

Synonyms

make-up test, reexamination, retake

Examples of usage

The teacher scheduled a retest for those who did not pass the first time.
He was nervous about the retest after failing the initial exam.

Translations

Translations of the word "retest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reteste

🇮🇳 पुनः परीक्षण

🇩🇪 erneuter Test

🇮🇩 uji ulang

🇺🇦 перетестування

🇵🇱 ponowny test

🇯🇵 再テスト

🇫🇷 retest

🇪🇸 retest

🇹🇷 yeniden test

🇰🇷 재테스트

🇸🇦 إعادة الاختبار

🇨🇿 opětovný test

🇸🇰 opätovný test

🇨🇳 重新测试

🇸🇮 ponovni test

🇮🇸 endurpróf

🇰🇿 қайта тестілеу

🇬🇪 ხელახლა ტესტირება

🇦🇿 yenidən test

🇲🇽 retest

Word origin

The word 'retest' originated from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'test', which comes from the Latin word 'testum' meaning 'earthen pot'. Over time, 'retest' has evolved to refer to the action of taking a test or examination again, typically after a previous failure. The concept of retesting is commonly used in educational settings to provide students with a second chance to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.