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Word

replay

Phoneticsre·play

/ɹiˈpɫeɪ/

Definitions

01recorded video

B1 · Sport

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

B2 · Sport

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

Synonyms

03a repetition

B2

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.”

04to play again

B1

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

repeatre-run

Etymology

From re- + play.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Domain

Sports

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B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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