Resits

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To take an examination or test again after an initial failure; to endure or withstand pressure or difficulty; to oppose a force or resistance in a particular situation
2. Engaging once more in a formal assessment after not passing; demonstrating resilience against challenges or adversity; countering an influence or maintaining position against opposing forces
3. Attempting a previously failed evaluation again; showing persistence in the face of obstacles and hardships; acting against an opposing force or resisting change in circumstances

Etymology: Resits is the third-person singular form of the verb "resit", used with he, she, or it, and also the plural of the noun. The verb is formed from the prefix re-, "again", and "sit", which descends from Old English "sittan", the same root behind the everyday verb "sit".

Synonyms: retake, reexamination, reevaluation

Antonyms: pass