replay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To play again.
  2. To display a recording of a previous event, especially multiple times.
noun
  1. An act or instance of replaying (of playing something, such as a game, again); a replaying of (something).
  2. A repeat or subsequent playing of some or all of something which was previously broadcast or performed, or a playing of something which was recorded, such as a live event or a television broadcast, the gameplay of a computer game, etc.
  3. A (video or audio) recording of an action or event that is or can be replayed after being recorded; saved video footage (which is, or can be, replayed) of the gameplay of a computer game, a (portion of a) televised sports match, etc.
  4. A replayed match, often after the first game or match ended in a draw; a rematch.
  5. A repetition of another event, scene, or occurrence; a recurrence or reenactment.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈpleɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-replay.wav /ˈɹiːpleɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-replay2.wav

Word forms

replay replays replaying replayed

Etymology

From re- + play.

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