pretest
pretest
Definition
pre·test (prē′test′; for v. prē test′)
noun
a preliminary test, as of a product
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to test in advance
pretest
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- probability: The utility of HLA-B27 testing depends on the pretest probability of disease.
- discussion: In more complex cases it is appropriate for pretest discussion to be provided by someone with specialized expertise, eg a GU clinic counselor.
Browse dictionary entries near pretest
- preternatural
- pretermitted heir
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- preterm
- preterition
- preterit
- preterhuman
- preter-
- pretentious
- pretension
- pretext
- pretexting
- pretor
- Pretoria
- pretrial
- prettify
- prettily
- pretty
- Pretty Good Privacy
- pretzel
