retakers
Those trying again
Retakers are people who take something again, most commonly an exam or test they previously failed or want to improve on: The bar exam retakers filled the room.
The term appears in academic and professional certification contexts, where policies often distinguish between first-time candidates and retakers.
Evaluative examination
- examFormal knowledge assessment
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- quizBrief informal test
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
grading · score · results · marking · scoring · rating · pass · fail
Firmness of purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
tenacity · resolve · dedication · commitment · focus · discipline · willpower · endurance
Arranging things in advance
- reviewCritical written assessment
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
- crammingIntensive last-minute study
practice tests · flashcards · coursework · homework · revision · drilling · memorization · study groups
Movement toward improvement
- growthIncrease in size
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
gap analysis · feedback · correction · refinement · passing grade · mastery · competency
test
Evaluative examination
- examFormal knowledge assessment
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
- quizBrief informal test
assessment · grading · score · results · marking · scoring · rating · pass · fail · retest
determination
Firmness of purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
perseverance · tenacity · resolve · dedication · commitment · focus · discipline · willpower · endurance · comeback
preparation
Arranging things in advance
- reviewCritical written assessment
- studyDeliberate learning effort
- tutoringIndividual academic guidance
cramming · practice tests · flashcards · coursework · homework · revision · drilling · memorization · study groups · office hours
progress
Movement toward improvement
- growthIncrease in size
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- developmentProgress toward maturity
betterment · gap analysis · feedback · correction · refinement · passing grade · mastery · competency