replay

American  

[ree-pley, ree-pley] / riˈpleɪ, ˈriˌpleɪ /

verb (used with object)

1. to play again, as a record or tape.

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noun

1. an act or instance of replaying.

2. a repetition of all or part of a broadcast or of the playing of a phonograph record, videocassette, etc.

3. instant replay.

4. a rematch.

5. Informal.  a repetition, recurrence, or reenactment.

   The recession could be a replay of the Great Depression.

replay British  

noun

1. Also called: action replay.  television a showing again of a sequence of action, esp of part of a sporting contest immediately after it happens either in slow motion (a slow-motion replay ) or at normal speed

2. a rematch

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verb

1. to play again (a record, television sequence, sporting contest, etc)

Etymology

Origin of replay

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + play

Example Sentences

For the last time, there is no instant replay in touch football.

From The Wall Street Journal

The TMO told the referee to stay with her original decision but after being able to watch further replays, Davidson decided to reverse her initial verdict and ruled the ball was held up.

From BBC

The first replay showed a murmur of a noise on the technology and Smith immediately started to walk from the field.

From BBC

When Nonthavan died, Dis mulled over different scenarios, replaying events in his mind over and over.

From Los Angeles Times

Yes, debates are important, but now it’s the one-liners, the zingers replayed on YouTube that matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• echo
• recite
• rehash
• reiterate
• renew
• restate