retry
/ˈriːˌtraɪ/verb★Intermediate
general
to attempt something again after failure or interruption
The system will automatically retry the connection if it fails.
The system will attempt to reconnect if the initial attempt fails.
She decided to retry the exam after studying more.
She chose to take the exam again after additional preparation.
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Commonly used in computing for automated retry mechanisms.
Collocations
retry an attemptto try something againretry a connectionto attempt to reconnectretry a levelto play a game level again
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Common Usage
In computing, 'retry' often refers to automatic attempts to reconnect or repeat an action.
📖Word Origin
From 're-' (again) + 'try' (attempt). First recorded in the late 16th century.
📝Usage Notes
Often used in computing contexts for automated retry mechanisms.
Word Breakdown
re-
again
prefixtry
attempt
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