Reran: meaning, definitions and examples

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reran

 

[ ˌriːˈræn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

The term 'reran' is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'rerun'. It refers to the action of running something again, such as a program, an event, or a performance. This word is often used in contexts like broadcasting, where a show or event is replayed. It signifies the repetition of an original instance, typically to show it again to an audience or to repeat a process that has already occurred.

Synonyms

redone, repeated, replayed

Examples of usage

  • The network reran the popular episode last night.
  • She reran the test to confirm the results.
  • The race was reran due to a technical glitch.
  • They reran the simulation to gather more data.

Translations

Translations of the word "reran" in other languages:

🇵🇹 executou novamente

🇮🇳 फिर से चलाया

🇩🇪 wieder gestartet

🇮🇩 dijalankan lagi

🇺🇦 виконав знову

🇵🇱 uruchomiono ponownie

🇯🇵 再実行した

🇫🇷 réexécuté

🇪🇸 ejecutó de nuevo

🇹🇷 yeniden çalıştırdı

🇰🇷 다시 실행했다

🇸🇦 أعيد تشغيله

🇨🇿 spuštěno znovu

🇸🇰 spustené znova

🇨🇳 重新运行

🇸🇮 izvedeno znova

🇮🇸 keyrði aftur

🇰🇿 қайта іске қосылды

🇬🇪 მחדש გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 təkrar icra edilib

🇲🇽 ejecutó de nuevo

Etymology

The word 'reran' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'run', which comes from the Old English 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow or run'. The usage of 'run' in this context has evolved over centuries, with 'rerun' appearing in American English in the early 20th century, primarily in the context of television and theater. Its etymology reflects a consistent concept of repetition that has been a part of language development. Over time, 'reran' became common in various fields, including computer science, where runs of algorithms or processes might need to be repeated for verification, alongside its general usage in entertainment to describe the re-showing of media content.