Resending: meaning, definitions and examples

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resending

 

[ ˌriːˈsɛndɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication follow-up

Resending refers to the act of sending something again, typically a message or document that has already been sent previously. This term is often used in the context of email communications, where a sender may need to resend a message if the original was not received or was overlooked. It can also apply to digital files or documents that require another attempt at transmission. Resending is crucial in ensuring that important information reaches the intended recipient.

Synonyms

forward again, re-send, send again

Examples of usage

  • I will be resending the invitation to the meeting.
  • Can you resend that file? I didn't receive it.
  • After not hearing back, she decided to resend her application.
  • He forgot to attach the report, so he had to resend the email.

Translations

Translations of the word "resending" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reenvio

🇮🇳 फिर से भेजना

🇩🇪 erneutes Senden

🇮🇩 mengirim ulang

🇺🇦 пересилання

🇵🇱 ponowne wysłanie

🇯🇵 再送信

🇫🇷 renvoi

🇪🇸 reenvío

🇹🇷 yeniden gönderme

🇰🇷 재전송

🇸🇦 إعادة إرسال

🇨🇿 přeposlání

🇸🇰 preposielanie

🇨🇳 重新发送

🇸🇮 ponovno pošiljanje

🇮🇸 endursending

🇰🇿 қайта жіберу

🇬🇪 მეორე გაგზავნა

🇦🇿 təkrar göndərmə

🇲🇽 reenvío

Etymology

The term 'resend' is a compound word that combines the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with the verb 'send'. The prefix 're-' comes from Latin, where it indicates repetition or return. The verb 'send' has Anglo-Saxon origins, and it relates to the action of causing something to go or be taken to a particular destination. In modern communication, particularly with the advent of electronic messaging, the term has gained prominence as users frequently encounter situations where they need to send messages or documents more than once. The rise of email, instant messaging, and file sharing has made resending an everyday occurrence, especially in professional environments.