Sekirov Dictionary

replay

/ˈɹiːpleɪ/

noun 6
/ɹiːˈpleɪ/ verb 2
forms 3

noun6

•
An act or instance of replaying (of playing something, such as a game, again); a replaying of (something).
- It's a no-frills, no-hype game that's not only original in concept but fun to play while providing massive replay value. — 2007
•
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.
- A more common use of such replays is on reality television, where we often are shown earlier scenes and moments to refresh our memories of previous events and to heighten the dramatic stakes. — 2015
•
A replayed match, often after the first game or match ended in a draw; a rematch.
- As late as 1971 he was still chasing silverware, helping Real reach the European Cup-Winners' Cup final where they were beaten in a replay by a Peter Osgood goal for Chelsea. — 2008
•
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.
- Show us that replay one more time.
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A repetition of another event, scene, or occurrence; a recurrence or reenactment.
- Lucia is now the wealthy wife of a well-known orchestra conductor, but like Max she is irresistibly drawn into a replay of their intense liasison, with tragic consequences. — 2003
A free credit that is awarded when a certain feat is achieved within a game, such as surpassing a set number of points.

replay

/ɹiːˈpleɪ/

verb2

To play again.
•
To display a recording of a previous event, especially multiple times.
- Sundown yellow moon / I replay the past / I know every scene by heart / They all went by so fast — 1975

forms

replayed · replaying · replays

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