noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
replication; verification; reproduction
Used in scientific or academic contexts for repeating an experiment or study to confirm results.
その研究結果は追試によって確認された。
The research results were confirmed by replication.
新しい治療法の効果を追試する必要がある。
It is necessary to verify the effectiveness of the new treatment through replication.
noun
supplementary exam; makeup exam
Abbreviation of 追試験. Used in educational settings for an exam given to students who missed the original or need to retake it.
See also: 追試験
病気で期末試験を受けられなかったので、追試を受けることになった。
Since I couldn't take the final exam due to illness, I ended up taking a makeup exam.