Definitions
- Referring to taking an exam again after failing it previously. - Talking about the opportunity to retake an exam to improve one's grade. - Describing the act of repeating a failed exam to achieve a passing grade.
- Referring to doing something again from the beginning. - Talking about the act of starting over or repeating a task. - Describing the process of reworking or revising something that was previously done.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve doing something again.
- 2Both imply a previous attempt that was not successful.
- 3Both offer an opportunity for improvement.
- 4Both require additional effort and time.
What is the difference?
- 1Context: Resitting is specifically related to exams, while redo can refer to any task or activity.
- 2Purpose: Resitting is done to improve a grade or pass an exam, while redo can be done for various reasons, such as improving quality or correcting mistakes.
- 3Timing: Resitting is typically done within a specific timeframe, while redo can be done at any time.
- 4Connotation: Resitting has a more formal and academic connotation, while redo can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Scope: Resitting is limited to a specific exam or subject, while redo can refer to any task or project.
Remember this!
Resitting and redo are synonyms that both refer to doing something again after a previous attempt was not successful. However, resitting is specifically related to exams and is done to improve a grade or pass an exam, while redo can refer to any task or activity and can be done for various reasons, such as improving quality or correcting mistakes.
