: a subsequent filming, photographing, or recording undertaken to improve upon the first
also
: an instance of this
Examples of retake in a Sentence
Verb
They helped their party retake the Senate.
He retook the lead close to the finish line.
We will have to retake the photograph.
Students can retake the test.
Noun
The director called for a retake.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
The group inflicted widespread abuse and brutality on the tiny population that remained, sparking an outpouring of relief when the army retook it.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025
Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
For many, a retake meant lost income, added anxiety and prolonged professional uncertainty.
—Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Verb
And since President Donald Trump retook office, the couple has been dealing with his rhetoric and the ever-changing news cycle.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025
The group inflicted widespread abuse and brutality on the tiny population that remained, sparking an outpouring of relief when the army retook it.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025
Noun
The March retake used different platforms (Scantrons and Word) than the original glitch-prone software, creating unequal conditions.
—Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
For many, a retake meant lost income, added anxiety and prolonged professional uncertainty.
—Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Retake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retake. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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retake
1 of 2 verb
re·take
(ˈ)rē-ˈtāk 
: to take again
especially
: to photograph again
retake
2 of 2 noun
re·take
ˈrē-ˌtāk
: a second photographing, filming, or recording to improve upon the first
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