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ret

IPA: /rɛt/

KK: /rɛt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become very wet or soaked with liquid.

Example: After the rain, the ground began to ret and become muddy.

transitive verb

Definition: To soak or moisten something, like flax, to make it easier to separate its fibers by causing partial decay.

Example: Farmers often ret flax to prepare it for spinning into linen.

retag

IPA: /ˈriːtæɡ/

KK: /ˈriːtæɡ/

verb

Definition: To apply a tag to something again or to change its tag.

Example: After reviewing the project, I decided to retag the files for better organization.

retarder

IPA: /rɪˈtɑːrdər/

KK: /rɪˈtɑrdər/

noun

Definition: An object or substance that slows down a process or movement.

Example: The engineer used a retarder to decrease the speed of the train safely.

retarget

IPA: /ˈriːtɑːɡɚt/

KK: /ˈriːˌtɑːɡərt/

verb

Definition: To change the focus or aim of something, often in marketing or advertising, to reach a different audience or group.

Example: The company decided to retarget their ads to attract a younger demographic.

retexture

IPA: /rɪˈtɛkstʃər/

KK: /rɪˈtɛkstʃər/

verb

Definition: To change or give a new surface feel or appearance to something.

Example: The artist decided to retexture the canvas to create a different effect.

reticle

IPA: /ˈrɛtɪkəl/

KK: /ˈrɛtɪkəl/

noun

Definition: A pattern or grid seen in the eyepiece of a device like a telescope or microscope, which helps to measure or aim accurately.

Example: The scientist adjusted the reticle to ensure precise measurements during the experiment.

retime

IPA: /ˈriːtaɪm/

KK: /ˈriːtaɪm/

verb

Definition: To change the time at which something is scheduled to happen.

Example: We need to retime the meeting to accommodate everyone's schedule.

retool

IPA: /ˈriːtuːl/

KK: /ˈriːtuːl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To change or update the tools or equipment used in a factory or workshop, often to improve production or adapt to new tasks.

Example: The company decided to retool its manufacturing process to increase efficiency.

transitive verb

Definition: To change or update the tools and equipment used in a factory or workshop to produce a different product.

Example: The company decided to retool its factory to manufacture electric cars instead of gasoline ones.

retouch

IPA: /ˈriːtʌtʃ/

KK: /ˈriːtʌtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make small changes or improvements to something, often to enhance its appearance or quality.

Example: The artist decided to retouch the painting to make the colors more vibrant.

noun

Definition: The action or process of making small changes to improve something, especially in art or photography.

Example: The photographer did a quick retouch to enhance the colors in the image.

transitive verb

Definition: To make changes or improvements to something, often by adding details or correcting flaws.

Example: The artist decided to retouch the painting to enhance its colors and details.

retoucher

IPA: /rɪˈtʌtʃər/

KK: /rɪˈtʌtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes small changes or improvements to images or photographs to enhance their appearance.

Example: The retoucher worked late into the night to perfect the wedding photos.

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