Meaning & use
Retried
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Attempted or tested again, or brought before a court for a second trial.
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The defendant was retried after the first trial ended in a hung jury.
The failed script was retried automatically until it finally connected to the server.
A note on using this word
Combines the prefix 're-' with 'tried,' and applies equally to legal proceedings and everyday attempts, including computer processes.
Words with a similar meaning
reattempted
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