to retest
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3.4
- verb
- /ˌriːˈtɛst/
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volver a probar
- To ensure accuracy, the technician will retest the equipment after making the necessary adjustments.
- retest the same
- retest the sample
- retest subjects
We are just starting retesting, so this is a really exciting time.
- We are just starting retesting, so this is a really exciting time.
- I retested this at least a dozen times, and here we are.
- And then we found the samples that we had swapped in the lab with yours, retested yours and yours were fine.
- And now what you have is evidence that you cannot retest or even if you retest it and get something, that something is suspect.
Examples
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Of these children, 21 were retested within the recommended three-month time frame, and two were never retested.
Academic text (2005) -
After initial testing, the services strive to retest each active member at least once every two years.
Academic text (1992) -
Two years later, in a 1995 study, the same children were retested.
Academic text (2000) -
We'll retest her in an hour, once the serum has had a chance to dissipate.
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Of the seven coliform-positive samples, only two retested positive.
Academic text (2006) -
On request of the DA's office, we retested the defendant's clothing.
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The resolution became a major rewrite of the software and retesting to identify and eradicate all bugs.
Academic text (2003) -
The teacher decided to retest the students to confirm their scores after the review session.
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After the treatment, the doctor will retest my blood to see if my levels have improved.
Synonyms
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2.7
To check something again to make sure it is correct
3
2.9
Repeat a test or experiment to check the results
1
4.6
Test or check someone again to find problems missed before
1
3.5
To check again how big or how much something is
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4.9
To check something again to make sure it is correct
To look at something again to make sure it is correct
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The verb retest combines re- 'again' and test 'check'. So to retest is to test something again to confirm results or see improvement.