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Refresher: meaning, definitions and examples

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refresher

 

[ rɪˈfrɛʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

training course

A refresher is a type of course or session designed to reinforce and update a person's knowledge or skills in a specific area. It is often used to help individuals recall previously learned material or to become familiar with new updates in their field. Refreshers are common in professional environments where continuous education is required, such as in healthcare, teaching, or technology. They are typically shorter in duration than initial training sessions.

Synonyms

recap, reinforcement, review, update

Examples of usage

  • I attended a refresher course on CPR.
  • The company offers regular refresher sessions for its employees.
  • She took a refresher class before the job interview.

Translations

Translations of the word "refresher" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refrigerante

🇮🇳 रिफ्रेशर

🇩🇪 Auffrischung

🇮🇩 penyegar

🇺🇦 освіжувач

🇵🇱 odświeżacz

🇯🇵 リフレッシャー

🇫🇷 rafraîchisseur

🇪🇸 refrescante

🇹🇷 yenileme

🇰🇷 리프레셔

🇸🇦 منعش

🇨🇿 osvěžovač

🇸🇰 osviežovač

🇨🇳 刷新器

🇸🇮 osveževalec

🇮🇸 endurnýjandi

🇰🇿 жаңартқыш

🇬🇪 განახლება

🇦🇿 yeniləyici

🇲🇽 refrescante

Etymology

The word 'refresher' originates from the adjective 'refresh,' which means to make something fresh again or revitalize. 'Refresh' itself comes from the Middle English 'refresshen,' derived from Old French 'refreschir,' which means 'to cool again' or 'to revive.' The suffix '-er' is commonly used in English to indicate someone or something that performs an action or causes a state. Thus, 'refresher' signifies something that aids in the process of revitalizing knowledge or skills, emerging as a term in educational and professional contexts during the 20th century. Its usage has expanded, making it a common term in various fields, particularly in the context of adult education and ongoing professional development.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,466, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.