Word
Definition
n. a second showing of a movie or TV show. In politics, it means a second election happens because no candidate got enough votes the first time.
n. a second broadcast or screening of a television programme or film. In a political context, it refers to a second election held to determine a winner when the initial vote fails to produce a clear majority.
Examples
“The election will be a rerun of the previous year.”
“After the first round of voting produced no clear winner, the city council scheduled a rerun for the following month.”
“The political campaign was essentially a rerun of the 2016 election, with the same candidates and the same core issues dominating the headlines.”
Examples
simple
“The election will be a rerun of the previous year.”
contextual
“After the first round of voting produced no clear winner, the city council scheduled a rerun for the following month.”
complex
“The political campaign was essentially a rerun of the 2016 election, with the same candidates and the same core issues dominating the headlines.”
Real-World Examples
“Al Jazeera Sport takes a look at the match, which is a rerun of the 2025 FA Cup final that saw Palace claim a famous win.” Etymology
From re- + run.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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QR code
englishreference.com/q/rerun
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