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Definition of posttest

posttest

/ˈpoʊstˌtɛst/
post · test
Plural:posttests
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Past Simple:posttested
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Past Participle:posttested
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Present Participle:posttesting
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posttest Lexical Profile

posttest Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A test administered to students or study participants after the completion of an instructional program, training course, or experimental treatment, typically compared with a pretest to measure what has been learned or how behavior has changed.

Example

"The researchers compared the pretest and posttest scores to evaluate the effectiveness of the new reading curriculum."

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• verb

1

To administer an examination or assessment to (a student or study participant) after the completion of an instructional unit or experimental intervention.

Example

"The instructor plans to posttest all students at the end of the six-week workshop to measure their skill retention."

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• Nearby Words

postshow
postsurgical
posttax
posttest
posttraumatic
posttrial
postulate

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Posttest. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/posttest
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