Retrying: meaning, definitions and examples
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retrying
[ rɪˈtraɪɪŋ ]
attempt again
To try again; to make another attempt at something that was not successful in the first instance. This term is often used in various contexts, including technology, sports, and everyday situations where a person is encouraged to try once more after a failure.
Synonyms
attempt again, reapply, reattempt, try again.
Examples of usage
- He is retrying the puzzle after failing the first time.
- After the error, the software suggested retrying the operation.
- She decided to retry her application for the job.
- They kept retrying until they got it right.
Translations
Translations of the word "retrying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tentando novamente
🇮🇳 फिर से प्रयास करना
🇩🇪 erneut versuchen
🇮🇩 mencoba lagi
🇺🇦 повторна спроба
🇵🇱 próba ponowna
🇯🇵 再試行する
🇫🇷 réessayer
🇪🇸 intentar de nuevo
🇹🇷 yeniden denemek
🇰🇷 다시 시도하다
🇸🇦 إعادة المحاولة
🇨🇿 zkusit znovu
🇸🇰 skúsiť znova
🇨🇳 重试
🇸🇮 poskusiti znova
🇮🇸 reyna aftur
🇰🇿 қайта ұсыну
🇬🇪 მეორე ცდას
🇦🇿 təkrar cəhd etmək
🇲🇽 intentar de nuevo
Etymology
The word 'retrying' is derived from the prefix 're-', meaning 'again,' combined with the root word 'try', which comes from the Old French 'trer', meaning 'to try, to attempt'. The word 'try' itself dates back to the late 14th century, originally meaning to test or to prove. As the usage of the word evolved, 'retry' began to emerge in the 20th century, especially in the context of technology and processes where repeated attempts could yield different outcomes. The modern usage became prevalent alongside the rise of digital technology, indicating a need to make additional attempts after failures, errors, or interruptions in various activities, such as computing, gaming, and other performance tasks.