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replays

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ɹiˈpɫeɪz// re·plays

n. a second showing of a recorded event, especially a part of a sports game. You often see these on TV when a goal or a foul happens.

n. the re-broadcasting of a recorded segment of a television programme or sports match. Often used to review a specific action or decision in detail.


SIMPLE

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

CONTEXTUAL

After the controversial goal, the broadcaster showed several slow-motion replays from different camera angles.

COMPLEX

Modern sports broadcasting relies heavily on instant replays to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of fast-paced sequences that are difficult to judge in real time.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to multiple angles of the same event.

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