Definitions
- Referring to the act of taking an exam again after failing it previously. - Talking about the opportunity to retake an exam without having to repeat the entire course. - Describing the process of redoing an exam to improve one's grade.
- Referring to the act of taking an exam again after failing it previously. - Talking about the opportunity to redo an exam to improve one's grade. - Describing the process of repeating a course or module to retake an exam.
List of Similarities
- 1Both resit and retake involve taking an exam again after failing it previously.
- 2Both offer the opportunity to improve one's grade or performance on an exam.
- 3Both are common terms used in academic settings.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Resit is more commonly used in British English, while retake is more common in American English.
- 2Scope: Resit typically refers to the act of taking an exam again without having to repeat the entire course, while retake can refer to either retaking an exam or repeating a course/module to retake an exam.
- 3Connotation: Resit can imply a second chance or opportunity to improve, while retake can imply a need to start over or repeat a course/module.
- 4Formality: Resit is generally considered more formal than retake, which is more casual and colloquial.
- 5Frequency: Resit is less common than retake in everyday language.
Remember this!
Both resit and retake refer to the act of taking an exam again after failing it previously, with the goal of improving one's grade or performance. However, resit is more commonly used in British English and typically refers to taking an exam again without having to repeat the entire course, while retake can refer to either retaking an exam or repeating a course/module to retake an exam. Additionally, resit can imply a second chance or opportunity to improve, while retake can imply a need to start over or repeat a course/module.
