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resit Synonyms

Another word for resit

Choosing another word for resit depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
retake
Strong
re-examination
make-up

• verb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
retake
Strong
repeat

• Nearby Words

resistible
resistive
resistor
resit
resizable
resize
resizer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Resit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/resit
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