noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An examination taken a second time.

Verb

1. 1
   To take an examination a second time. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

makeupmakeup exammakeup examinationretakeretake examretake examination

Example

More examples

"I have to resit an English exam next week."

Etymology

From re- + sit.

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