Definitions
01leisure and fun
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. activities you do for enjoyment when you are not working.
n. leisure activities pursued for enjoyment, diversion, or exercise. Often uncountable in this sense.
“The park provides excellent facilities for recreation, including tennis courts and a pool.”
“The local council has invested heavily in public recreation, recognising that accessible green spaces are vital for the community's mental well-being.”
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02making something again
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of making something again, like a historical event or a piece of art.
n. the process of creating a replica or repeating a specific event or experience.
“The museum featured a life-size recreation of a Victorian street.”
“The documentary included a digital recreation of the ancient city, allowing viewers to visualise the scale of the original architecture.”
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Etymology
From Middle English recreacion, from Middle French recreacion, from Old French recreacion, from Latin recreātiō.
From Middle English recreacion; equivalent to re- + creation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
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- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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