retaking
Pronunciation: [riːˈteɪkɪŋ]
Context: "education"
(verb) to take a test or exam again, usually because the first time didn't go well. If you didn't do your best on a test, you might want to retake it to improve your score.
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She decided to retake the math exam to get a better grade.
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He didn't want to retake the test because he was confident in his score.
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Are you planning on retaking any of your exams this semester?
Context: "military"
(verb) to capture or gain control of a place again, like during a battle. If a group lost a city, they might try to retake it from the other side.
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The army was able to retake the city after a long battle.
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They failed to retake the territory despite their best efforts.
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Will they attempt to retake the lost land next month?
Context: "media"
(verb) to shoot or film a scene again because the first version wasn't good enough. If a movie scene doesn't look right, they might need to retake it.
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The director called for a retake of the scene to improve the lighting.
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They did not retake the scene, even though some actors weren't happy with their performances.
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How many retakes did it take to get the perfect shot?