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

These monumental changes arrived in a split second, and I’ve replayed the fall in my mind countless times.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I can't understand when you see the replay and it's a clear foul, then the decision. In my view it was on the line and it's a penalty," he said.

From BBC

In recent years, MLB has tweaked the game — implementing a replay system to challenge calls on the field, placing a runner on second base to start extra innings, using a pitch clock.

From Los Angeles Times

And when she welcomed past “Top Model” contenders to “The Tyra Banks Show,” including Sullivan, she replayed footage of her assault on air despite Sullivan expressly asking her not to.

From Salon

World Curling later confirmed that "decisions made during a game are final" and that they do not use video replays "to re-umpire" decisions.

From BBC

Related Words

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