Retype: meaning, definitions and examples
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retype
[ ˌriːˈtaɪp ]
writing again
To retype means to type something again, usually for the purpose of making corrections, improving clarity, or updating information. It involves using a keyboard to input text that may have already been typed previously.
Synonyms
re-enter, reinput, reproduce, rewrite.
Examples of usage
- I had to retype the document after making several edits.
- She decided to retype her notes to organize them better.
- Can you retype the report to correct the errors?
- After the computer crash, I needed to retype everything.
- He occasionally retypes old letters for nostalgia.
Translations
Translations of the word "retype" in other languages:
🇵🇹 repetir
🇮🇳 दोहराना
🇩🇪 wiederholen
🇮🇩 mengulang
🇺🇦 повторити
🇵🇱 powtórzyć
🇯🇵 繰り返す
🇫🇷 répéter
🇪🇸 repetir
🇹🇷 tekrar etmek
🇰🇷 다시 쓰다
🇸🇦 إعادة كتابة
🇨🇿 opakovat
🇸🇰 opakovať
🇨🇳 重写
🇸🇮 ponoviti
🇮🇸 endurtaka
🇰🇿 қайталайтын
🇬🇪 მეორედ წერა
🇦🇿 təkrar etmək
🇲🇽 repetir
Etymology
The term 'retype' is a compound of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'type,' which comes from the Greek word 'typos,' meaning 'impression' or 'mark.' The usage of 'type' in the context of typing is associated with the advent of typewriters in the 19th century. As technology evolved, the term 'retype' gained prominence with the introduction of computers and word processing software, where text editing and modification became commonplace. The practice of retyping has been essential in achieving accuracy and clarity in written documents, reflecting the importance of precision in communication in both personal and professional settings.