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Definition of resave
resave
/riːˈseɪv/
re · save
Past Simple:resaved
•Past Participle:resaved
•Present Participle:resaving
resave Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• verb
1
To save a digital file, document, or piece of data again, especially after making changes or converting it to a different format.
Example
"Please resave the spreadsheet as a PDF before sending it to the client."
2
To rescue, preserve, or set aside someone or something a second time.
Example
"After spending their emergency fund on home repairs, the couple worked hard to resave enough money for retirement."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resave. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resave