Restating: meaning, definitions and examples

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restating

 

[ rɪˈsteɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication process

Restating is the act of saying something again or in a different way, often to clarify or emphasize a point. It involves rephrasing a statement or idea to make it more understandable or to reflect the speaker's perspective.

Synonyms

clarify, repeat, rephrase, reword

Examples of usage

  • Can you restate your argument for clarity?
  • The teacher asked me to restate the question.
  • I appreciate you restating the key points from the meeting.
  • Restating the instructions helped everyone follow along.

Translations

Translations of the word "restating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reafirmação

🇮🇳 पुनः व्यक्त करना

🇩🇪 Wiederholung

🇮🇩 penyataan ulang

🇺🇦 перефразування

🇵🇱 powtórzenie

🇯🇵 再表現

🇫🇷 réitération

🇪🇸 reformulación

🇹🇷 yeniden ifade etme

🇰🇷 재진술

🇸🇦 إعادة صياغة

🇨🇿 přeformulování

🇸🇰 preformulovanie

🇨🇳 重述

🇸🇮 ponovno izražanje

🇮🇸 endurtaka

🇰🇿 қайта баяндау

🇬🇪 ახალი ფორმულირება

🇦🇿 təkrar ifadə etmə

🇲🇽 reformulación

Etymology

The word 'restate' comes from the combination of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and the base 'state', which comes from the Latin 'statuere', meaning 'to place, set' or 'to declare'. The term has evolved over time to specifically refer to the act of stating something again or differently for better clarity or emphasis. The concept of restating is particularly crucial in communication, where misinterpretations can lead to confusion. As communication methods have developed, so too has the practice of restating, making it a valuable tool in fields such as education, counseling, and public speaking. Thus, restating is not only a linguistic technique but also an essential part of effective communication, ensuring mutual understanding and clarity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,370, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.