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Definition of resit

resit

/ˌriːˈsɪt/
re · sit
Plural:resits
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Past Simple:resat
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Past Participle:resat
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Present Participle:resitting
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resit Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

British An examination that is taken a second or subsequent time by a student who previously failed or wished to improve their grade.

Example

"Several students spent their summer break studying for the mathematics resit."

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• verb

1

British To take an examination again after failing it or receiving an unsatisfactory grade.

Example

"She decided to resit the chemistry exam in the autumn to qualify for university admission."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Resit" is primarily used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; in American English, "retake" is the standard equivalent.

• Rhymes for resit

• Nearby Words

resistible
resistive
resistor
resit
resizable
resize
resizer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Resit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/resit
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