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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

retraining

IPA: //riːˈtreɪnɪŋ//

KK: /riˈtreɪnɪŋ/

noun

Definition: New or different training, often to learn skills for a different job or field.

Example: After losing his job, he decided to pursue retraining in computer programming.

verb

Definition: To teach someone new skills or knowledge again, especially to help them adapt to new job requirements or changes in their work environment.

Example: The company is retraining its employees to use the new software effectively.

retransmission

IPA: /ˌriːtrænzˈmɪʃən/

KK: /riːtrænzˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of sending or broadcasting something again, often through a different method or at a later time.

Example: The retransmission of the signal improved the quality of the broadcast.

retransmit

IPA: /ˌriːtrænˈsmɪt/

KK: /riˈtrænsmɪt/

verb

Definition: To send a signal or message again after it has already been sent once.

Example: The technician had to retransmit the data because the first signal was lost.

retrench

IPA: /rɪˈtrɛnʧ/

KK: /rɪˈtrɛnʧ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce costs or expenses, often by cutting back on spending.

Example: The company decided to retrench in order to save money during the economic downturn.

transitive verb

Definition: To reduce or cut back on something, often in terms of expenses or resources.

Example: The company decided to retrench its workforce to save costs during the economic downturn.

retrenchment

IPA: /rɪˈtrɛnʧmənt/

KK: /rɪˈtrɛnʧmənt/

noun

Definition: A reduction in spending or expenses, often made to save money or improve financial stability.

Example: The company announced a retrenchment to cut costs and improve its financial situation.

retrial

IPA: //rɪˈtraɪəl//

KK: /riˈtraɪəl/

noun

Definition: A second trial or examination of a legal case or experiment.

Example: The court ordered a retrial to ensure a fair decision was made.

retribution

IPA: /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

KK: /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

noun

Definition: A form of punishment or compensation given in response to a wrong or injury, often seen as deserved or just.

Example: The criminal faced retribution for his actions in court.

retributive

IPA: /rɪˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/

KK: /rɪˈtrɪb.jʊ.tɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to punishment or revenge for a wrong that has been done.

Example: The judge imposed a retributive sentence to ensure justice was served.

retributory

IPA: /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːtəri/

KK: /rɛtrɪˈbjuːtəri/

adjective

Definition: Relating to punishment or revenge for a wrong that has been done.

Example: The judge imposed a retributory sentence to ensure justice was served.

retrievability

IPA: /rɪˈtrivəˌbɪlɪti/

KK: /rɪˈtrivəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be found or accessed again.

Example: The retrievability of the data is crucial for our research.

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