What does RESIT mean?

Heres the information on "resit": Resit

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To take an exam again after failing it previously.

Pronunciations: US: /riˈsɪt/, UK: /riːˈsɪt/

Origin and Usage: The word "resit" originated in the mid 20th century and is a combination of the prefix "re-" meaning again and "sit" meaning to take an exam. It is commonly used in educational settings, especially in British English-speaking countries, to describe the act of taking an exam again after failing it previously.

Synonyms: Retake, reattempt, redo, retry, repeat.

Related Words: Rites, tiers, tires, tries.

Example Sentences:

1. She failed her math exam and had to resit it next semester.
2. He resat his driving test and was relieved to finally pass it.
3. The university allows students to resit exams if they fail the first time.