Efterprøves

Efterprøves is a Danish verb meaning to undergo re-testing or verification, i.e., to have a test repeated or to have results confirmed after an initial assessment. It is most commonly used in passive constructions to indicate that a result or item is subjected to further examination.

Etymology and form: The term combines the prefix efter- (after, again) with prøve (to test). The form efterprøves is the present passive of efterprøve. Other related forms include efterprøve (infinitive), efterprøver (present active), efterprøvede (simple past, active), and efterprøvet (past participle). In passive contexts, it can appear as blev efterprøvet (past) or er efterprøvet (present perfect).

Usage and contexts: After-testing is common in medicine, science, quality assurance, and auditing, where initial results may be questioned or require independent verification. In documentation, phrases like "testen efterprøves" or "resultatet blev efterprøvet" indicate that an additional examination is carried out to confirm or clarify findings. The term often implies that the initial test was inconclusive, disputed, or insufficient for final conclusions.

Grammatical notes: Danish generally forms the passive with auxiliary verbs such as blive or være, depending on tense. For efterprøve, typical passive constructions are "efterprøves" (present), "blev efterprøvet" (past), and "er efterprøvet" (present perfect).

See also: Verification, Validation, Retesting.