v. /ree play"/ ; n. /ree"play'/ , v.t.
1. to play again, as a record or tape.
n.
2. an act or instance of replaying.
3. a repetition of all or part of a broadcast or of the playing of a phonograph record, videocassette, etc.
4. See instant replay .
5. a rematch.
6. Informal. a repetition, recurrence, or reenactment: The recession could be a replay of the Great Depression.
[ 1880-85; RE- + PLAY ]