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Reiterating: meaning, definitions and examples

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reiterating

 

[ riˈɪtəreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, repetition

Reiterating means to say or do something again, often for emphasis or clarity. It involves repeating a statement, point, or idea to ensure that the message is understood or remembered. This action is commonly used in communication to reinforce the importance of the information being conveyed. Reiteration can also occur in various contexts, such as speeches, written documents, or everyday conversations.

Synonyms

reaffirm, repeat, restate

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is reiterating the main points of the lesson.
  • In her email, she kept reiterating the deadline for the project.
  • He reiterated his commitment to the team's goals during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "reiterating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reiterando

🇮🇳 दोहराना

🇩🇪 wiederholend

🇮🇩 mengulangi

🇺🇦 повторюючи

🇵🇱 powtarzając

🇯🇵 繰り返すこと

🇫🇷 réitérant

🇪🇸 reiterando

🇹🇷 tekrarlamak

🇰🇷 반복하는

🇸🇦 إعادة

🇨🇿 opakující

🇸🇰 opakujúci

🇨🇳 重申

🇸🇮 ponavljajoč

🇮🇸 endurtektandi

🇰🇿 қайталайтын

🇬🇪 გადმოცემა

🇦🇿 təkrarlayan

🇲🇽 reiterando

Etymology

The term 'reiterate' originates from the Latin word 'reiterare', which means 'to do again'. This Latin verb is formed by combining 're-', meaning 'again', with 'iterare', which translates to 'to repeat'. The word was adopted into Middle English, reflecting similar constructions in various languages. Initially, it was used within the context of formal discourse, where the act of repeating was seen as a way to emphasize crucial information. Over time, 'reiterate' has come to be employed in both formal and informal settings, gaining popularity in discussions that require clarification or reinforcement of previously stated ideas. Today, it is widely recognized in educational, corporate, and everyday communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,454, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.