Definitions
- Referring to continuing an activity or process after a pause or interruption. - Talking about summarizing or condensing information, such as in a resume or CV. - Describing the act of taking up a position or job again after a break or hiatus.
- Referring to beginning an activity or process again from the beginning. - Talking about rebooting or resetting a device or system. - Describing the act of starting over or beginning anew after a failure or setback.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve beginning again after a pause or interruption.
- 2Both can be used in reference to activities, processes, or systems.
- 3Both imply a previous attempt or iteration.
- 4Both can be used as verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Resume implies a continuation after a pause, while restart implies a new beginning after a complete stop.
- 2Scope: Resume suggests picking up where one left off, while restart suggests starting over from the beginning.
- 3Connotation: Resume has a more positive connotation, suggesting progress and continuation, while restart can have a negative connotation, suggesting failure or setback.
- 4Usage: Resume is more commonly used in professional or academic contexts, while restart is more commonly used in technical or technological contexts.
- 5Formality: Resume is more formal than restart, which is more casual and colloquial.
Remember this!
Resume and restart are synonyms that both refer to beginning again after a pause or interruption. However, resume implies a continuation of a previous activity or process, while restart implies a new beginning after a complete stop. Additionally, resume has a more positive connotation and is more formal, while restart is more casual and technical.
