Retry
verb
To attempt to do something again after failing one or more times before.
If your download fails, please retry.
Often appears as...
- retry the download
- retry the process
verb
In law, to retry means to conduct a second trial or hearing because the first one was judged to be unfair or incorrect.
The judge ruled a mistrial, so the case will be retried.
Often appears as...
- retried case
- retried in court
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Formal
verb
In computing, to retry means to attempt to run or process a command again after it failed in a previous attempt.
If the system crashes, it will automatically retry.
Often appears as...
- retry the command
- retry after failure
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Technical
verb
To attempt to do something again after failing one or more times before.
If your download fails, please retry.
Often appears as...
- retry the download
- retry the process
verb
In law, to retry means to conduct a second trial or hearing because the first one was judged to be unfair or incorrect.
The judge ruled a mistrial, so the case will be retried.
Often appears as...
- retried case
- retried in court
Usage tips
Formal
verb
In computing, to retry means to attempt to run or process a command again after it failed in a previous attempt.
If the system crashes, it will automatically retry.
Often appears as...
- retry the command
- retry after failure
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Persistence Implication
When you 'retry,' it implies determination and does not suggest failure.
She decided to retry learning the guitar, showing her persistence.
Pro Tip 2/2Action Repeated
'Retry' can mean repeating the exact same steps or trying a different approach.
He had to retry his password several times before he got it right.
Pro Tip 1/2Persistence Implication
When you 'retry,' it implies determination and does not suggest failure.
She decided to retry learning the guitar, showing her persistence.
Pro Tip 2/2Action Repeated
'Retry' can mean repeating the exact same steps or trying a different approach.
He had to retry his password several times before he got it right.
Pro Tip 1/2Persistence Implication
When you 'retry,' it implies determination and does not suggest failure.
She decided to retry learning the guitar, showing her persistence.
Pro Tip 2/2Action Repeated
'Retry' can mean repeating the exact same steps or trying a different approach.
He had to retry his password several times before he got it right.
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
he was going to grant the petition for a retrial and furthermore he released mr. Carrillo so he could aid in the preparation of his own defense if the prosecution decided to retry him which they decided not to he is now a freed
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Scott Fraser: The...
so that he could aid in the preparation of his own defense if the prosecution decided to retry him. Which they decided not to. He is now a freed man.
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Why eyewitnesses get it...
he was going to grant the petition for a retrial and furthermore he released mr. Carrillo so he could aid in the preparation of his own defense if the prosecution decided to retry him which they decided not to he is now a freed
Video examples
Scott Fraser: The...
so that he could aid in the preparation of his own defense if the prosecution decided to retry him. Which they decided not to. He is now a freed man.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
There's never going to be a decathlon that you're going to have 10 events that your satisfied with. You're always, always going to be dissatisfied in something, and that always draws you back to try to retry that the next time you do a decathlon. It's like you go for the perfect 10.
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Robert Shapiro
American Lawyer
The 5th Amendment guarantees that defendants can't face 'double jeopardy,' which means the government can't prosecute a person a second time for the same crime if the jury returns a verdict. Only if the jury doesn't reach a decision can prosecutors elect to retry the case.
Quote examples
Ashton Eaton
American Athlete
There's never going to be a decathlon that you're going to have 10 events that your satisfied with. You're always, always going to be dissatisfied in something, and that always draws you back to try to retry that the next time you do a decathlon. It's like you go for the perfect 10.
Quote examples
Robert Shapiro
American Lawyer
The 5th Amendment guarantees that defendants can't face 'double jeopardy,' which means the government can't prosecute a person a second time for the same crime if the jury returns a verdict. Only if the jury doesn't reach a decision can prosecutors elect to retry the case.
Example 1 of 2
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