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replay

replay

26 2.6
A showing of a recorded action on TV in slow motion to check it
  • noun
  • /ˈriːpleɪ/
translation icon : repetición
  • Ellie sits on her bed watching the replay of the Russell interview on TV.
  • instant replay
  • video replay

But when I watched the replay, I was like, man, I can, I can beat this guy.

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Examples

  • Fans eagerly awaited the replay of the spectacular touchdown on the big screen.

  • Check the replay.

  • Bring up the replay on camera 2.

  • Watch it here on the replay again.

  • BRIAN: Let's see the replay, Bryan.

  • Let's take a look at the instant replay of that incredible save near the pond.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • They have the replay of the Cleveland game on afterwards.

  • And since his team was punting, he got to see plenty of replays before making his decision.

    Blog text (13)
  • Watch the replay.

  • Initially, I thought it was a flop, but multiple replays from GolTV proved otherwise.

    Blog text (10)

Synonyms

playback
vsreplay
15 3.8

To hear or see something that was recorded before

is used immediately in events to review specific moments rather than general reproduction
instant replay
vsreplay
11 2.3

Short showing on TV of an action so viewers can see it again

focuses more on reviewing a single important moment rather than general viewing
action replay
vsreplay
3.4

A short video showing a recent play again, often during sports events

is used chiefly to review a key moment rather than general repetition

Compounds

Short showing on TV of an action so viewers can see it again

A short video showing a recent play again, often during sports events

How Long

to replay
28 2.1
replay
26 2.6
clip
526 1.9

Surface Forms

replay singular
replays plural

Morphology

replay = replay (transparent) = re + play

This noun is a standard conversion from the verb 'replay', referring to the repeated showing or broadcasting of something.

Etymology

Replay comes from re- 'again' and play, giving the simple image of 'playing something again'. So a TV replay is a second showing of a key moment, letting viewers see it again from another angle.