English · Culture & Society
resit
/ˌriːˈsɪt/
[/ˌriːˈsɪt/]
to take an exam again
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Definition
To resit is to take an exam again after failing or to improve a grade. Students may resit a paper the following year.
Example
He has to resit the maths exam in the summer.
He has to resit the maths exam in the summer.
Etymology
From 're-' (again) plus 'sit', to sit an exam.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in British English for retaking an exam.