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Definition of retype

retype

/ˌriːˈtaɪp/
re · type

Past Simple:retyped
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Past Participle:retyped
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Present Participle:retyping
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1

To type (text, data, or a document) again on a keyboard or typewriter, typically to correct errors, create a clean copy, or verify input.

Example

"Please retype your password in the second box to confirm that it was entered accurately."

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