rerun
word
Definition
A 'rerun' is a television show, movie, or other broadcast that is shown again after its original airing. The word can also refer to doing something again, especially running a computer program or process a second time.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in American English for TV broadcasts shown again ('TV reruns'). Can be a noun ('a rerun') or verb ('to rerun the test'). Informal. Not commonly used for movies shown in theaters. In computing, 'rerun' means to repeat a program or test.
Example Sentences
They often rerun old movies on weekends.
basic
You can rerun the test if it fails the first time.
basic
I watched a rerun of my favorite show last night.
basic
This episode is just a rerun—I've seen it three times already!
natural
Can you rerun that process so we can check the new results?
natural
It's all reruns during the summer when new shows are on break.
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