pretest

noun

A preliminary test administered to determine a student’s baseline knowledge or preparedness for an educational experience or course of study.

noun

A test taken for practice.

noun

The advance testing of something, such as a questionnaire, product, or idea.

transitive & intransitive verb

To subject to or conduct a pretest.

noun

A preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation.

verb

To administer a pretest to.

verb

To carry out a pretest.