refresher

American  

[ri-fresh-er] / rɪˈfrɛʃ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that refreshes.

2. British. a partial or interim fee paid to a lawyer during a prolonged case.

3. refresher course.

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Etymology

Origin of refresher

First recorded in 1375–1425, refresher is from the late Middle English word refressher. See refresh, -er ¹

Example Sentences

It added it has "extensive safeguarding practices and training requirements in place", and it has "brought forward several internal safeguarding audits and refresher trainings to ensure staff are fully aware of their obligations".

From BBC

During the trial, the jury was told Pike was trained to the most advanced level of police driving, had received all relevant refresher training, and was authorised for pursuit driving.

From BBC

As a history refresher, the Constitution vests Congress with the power to “coin Money, regulate the Value thereof” and to “fix the Standard of Weights and Measures.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In workplaces everywhere, that refresher couldn’t come sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bern estimated it would double the cost of Switzerland's current militia system, which sees army conscripts do at least four months' service before being called up repeatedly over a decade for weeks-long refresher sessions.

From Barron's