Definition & Meaning of "replay"in English

to replay

VERB

to play an audio or visual content, or video game again from the beginning

Transitive: to replay an audio or visual content

Examples

The teacher replayed the educational video to reinforce key concepts for the students.

He frequently used the music app to replay his favorite playlist during his workouts.

to play a match again, due to specific circumstances such as a tie or inconclusive outcome

Transitive: to replay a match

Examples

In the basketball tournament, a technical issue occurred, and officials decided to replay the interrupted match.

The soccer match ended in a tie, leading to a decision to replay the game to determine the winner.

Replay

NOUN

the playback of a short part of a sports match, tape, etc. on television or radio

What is a "replay"?

A replay is the act of showing a segment from a sports match, event, or broadcast again, usually on television or radio. This is often done to highlight a key moment, such as an important goal, play, or action, so that viewers or listeners can see it again. Replays help emphasize exciting or significant moments, and they are commonly used in sports coverage to give audiences a closer look at the action they may have missed or want to see again.

something (especially a game) that is played again

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