pretest
//ˈpriːˌtɛst//
Noun
pretestSingular
pretestsPlural
1
A preliminary test administered before instruction or treatment to establish a baseline for comparison.
The students took a pretest before the course began to measure their initial knowledge.
2
A test given to evaluate the reliability or validity of a questionnaire or survey before its full implementation.
We conducted a pretest of the survey with a small group to check for any confusing questions.
Antonym
Verb
pretestInfinitive
pretestPresent tense
pretestedPast tense
pretestedPast participle
pretestingPresent participle
pretestsThird-person singular
1
To administer a preliminary test to someone or something before the main test or treatment.
The researchers pretested the participants before starting the experiment.
2
To test a product, survey, or procedure in advance to identify potential problems.
We need to pretest the new software before releasing it to customers.