Meaning of the word retake in English

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retake

US /ˌriːˈteɪk/

UK /ˌriːˈteɪk/

take (an examination or test) again

Example:

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She had to retake her driving test after failing the first time.

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Many students choose to retake courses to improve their grades.

Synonym:

redo repeat resit

film or photograph (a scene or picture) again

Example:

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The director decided to retake the scene because the lighting wasn't right.

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Can we retake this photo? My eyes were closed.

Synonym:

reshoot re-record

an act of taking an examination or test again

Example:

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The student was given a retake of the math exam.

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She prepared diligently for her exam retake.

Synonym:

resit redo re-examination

a scene or picture that has been filmed or photographed again

Example:

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The director ordered a retake of the entire sequence.

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This shot is a retake from yesterday's session.

Synonym:

reshoot re-recording

Related Word:

retaking