Word
replay
Phoneticsre·play
/ɹiˈpɫeɪ/
Definitions
01recorded video
n. a recording of something that just happened, often shown again in slow motion during sports.
n. a sequence of recorded video or audio played back after the original event, frequently used for analysis or entertainment.
“The referee watched the slow-motion replay to see if the ball actually crossed the line.”
“Television networks often rely on instant replays from multiple camera angles to provide viewers with a comprehensive analysis of controversial officiating decisions.”
02a rematch
n. a second game played because the first one ended in a draw.
n. a second match played to determine a winner after a previous encounter resulted in a tie.
“Since the first game was a draw, the teams will meet for a replay next Tuesday.”
“The tournament regulations specify that if the final ends in a stalemate after extra time, a replay must be scheduled within forty-eight hours.”
British English
03a repetition
n. an event that happens in the same way as a previous one.
n. the recurrence or repetition of a previous event or set of circumstances.
“The accident was a tragic replay of a similar crash that happened five years ago.”
“Economists fear that the current market volatility might be a replay of the structural failures observed during the previous decade's financial crisis.”
Synonyms
04to play again
v. to play a video, a piece of music, or a game one more time.
v. to perform, broadcast, or engage in a game or recording for a second or subsequent time.
“Can you replay that last part of the video? I missed what he said.”
“The software allows users to replay their entire gaming session, providing an opportunity to identify tactical errors and improve future performance.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From re- + play.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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