pretest /pɹiːˈtɛst/verb 2adjective 1/ˈpɹiːtɛst/ noun 1forms 3 verb2 •To administer a pretest to. •To carry out a pretest. adjective1 •Prior to taking a test. pretest /ˈpɹiːtɛst/ noun1 •A preliminary test, given in advance of instruction or evaluation. formspretested · pretesting · pretests