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replay

re·play [ ree pláy ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle re·played, present participle re·play·ing, 3rd person present singular re·plays)
Definition:
 
1. play recording again: to play again something that has been recorded on tape, video, or film

2. play match again: to play a game, match, or contest again



noun  (plural re·plays)
Definition:
 
1. contest played again: a game, match, or contest that is played again

2. recorded material replayed: something recorded on tape, video, or film that is played again

3. repeat of previous event: an event that repeats or appears to repeat something in the past
The latest business failure was a replay of the previous one.

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