replay

[ree-pley, ree-pley]

verb (used with object)

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

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

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

verb

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of replay¹

First recorded in 1880–85; re- + play

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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

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

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Suddenly, I find myself replaying every single one of the stories Grandma used to tell me—stories of gods who wove webs of deceit, and of monsters that went bump in the night.

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Related Words

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