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replay (v.)

1862, in sporting jargon (curling), from re- "again" + play (v.). Of recordings, attested from 1912. Related: Replayed; replaying. The noun is from 1895, "a replayed match" (in sports).

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Definitions of replay from WordNet
1
replay (v.)
reproduce (a recording) on a recorder;
Synonyms: play back
replay (v.)
play (a melody) again;
replay (v.)
repeat a game against the same opponent;
Princeton replayed Harvard
replay (v.)
play again;
replay a point
We replayed the game
2
replay (n.)
something (especially a game) that is played again;
Synonyms: rematch
replay (n.)
the immediate rebroadcast of some action (especially sports action) that has been recorded on videotape;
Synonyms: instant replay / action replay
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