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Hi.

I had a debate with my friend about the use of GRE TEST, but neither of us could convince the others.

I would be grateful if you could help us.

I say that because GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination, it should not be followed by TEST, and test is redundant in this combination.

Having looked up several dictionaries, I couldn't come up with any Example containing this combination, But when you google it, you see there are lots of webpages containing GRE TEST.

I think the same applies for TOEFL, we should say I took the TOEFL not the TOEFL test.

It is highly appreciate to say your stance and support reasons for it.

thanks so much for your time and help

Yoong Liat · Accepted Answer

hrsaneiI say that because GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination, it should not be followed by TEST, and test is redundant in this combination.

I agree with you.

Hrsanei · Answer

Thanks for your response.

But I don't know why in ETS webpage www.ets.org/gre the GRE Test is used but with small R between GRE and TEST which I think is a trade mark .

Yoong Liat · Answer

GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination - I cannot see in the link you provided that GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination.

Taking a GRE® test is an essential first step toward a graduate or business degree. Learn why >

GRE® seems to the name of the educational institution. Note the R sign, which stands for 'Registered', I believe.

Hrsanei · Answer

GRE stands for Graduate Record Examination and TOEFL stands for Test Of English as a Foreign Language as all dictionary say.

I agree with you. R stands for registered.

So do you think that R is responsible for that combination?

Yoong Liat · Answer

hrsaneiSo do you think that R is responsible for that combination?

Yes, it should be.

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