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resit

American

[ree-sit, ree-sit] / riˈsɪt, ˈriˌsɪt /

verb (used with or without object)

resat, resitting

to retake (a test or examination).

noun

a test or examination that is retaken.

resit British

verb

to sit (an examination) again

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noun

an examination taken again by a person who has not been successful in a previous attempt

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Etymology

Origin of resit

First recorded in 1925–30; re- ( def. ) + sit ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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If you get a grade 3 or below in maths or English language, you will have to resit next year.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2025

They say an 11-mark increase of the boundary needed to pass this summer will mean more students having to resit again, adding to financial pressures on colleges.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

This year, they will have to prepare for even more resit students.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2024

A university accidentally printed the answers on one of their exams and students are now protesting the exam's resit date.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

Thankfully I was able to resit the year and did well.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

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