ˌrepəˈshäzh, rəˈpeshˌäzh noun
( -s )
Etymology: French repêchage second chance, supplementary examination for a candidate that has previously failed, from repêcher to rescue, fish out (from re- + pêcher to fish, from Latin piscari, from piscis fish) + -age — more at fish
: a second-chance trial heat (as in olympic rowing) in which losers in the first round of competition are given another chance to qualify for the semifinals