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replay

n. C / U
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈpɫeɪ// re·play

n. a second showing of something that was recorded, like a goal in a soccer game. You use this when you want to see an event again to understand what happened.

n. the replaying of a recorded event, especially a significant moment in a televised sporting broadcast. Often used to verify a referee's decision or to appreciate a specific action in detail.


SIMPLE

The referee watched the replay to see if it was a foul.

CONTEXTUAL

After the striker fell in the penalty area, the slow-motion replay showed that the defender never actually touched him.

COMPLEX

Modern sports broadcasting relies heavily on instant replay technology to provide viewers with multiple angles of a single play, ensuring that no nuance of the performance is missed.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + play.

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific instance of replaying; uncountable when referring to the technology or general process.

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