Definitions
- Referring to the act of continuing or starting again after a pause or interruption. - Talking about the renewal of an activity, process, or event that was previously stopped. - Describing the recommencement of something that was temporarily halted or postponed.
- Referring to the act of starting again after a complete stop or shutdown. - Talking about the renewal of a system, machine, or device that was turned off or malfunctioned. - Describing the recommencement of an activity or process that was completely halted or reset.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve starting again after a pause or interruption.
- 2Both refer to the renewal of an activity, process, or event.
- 3Both can be used in various contexts, such as work, technology, or sports.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Resumption implies a temporary pause or interruption, while restart suggests a complete stop or shutdown.
- 2Extent: Restart involves a complete reset or reboot, while resumption implies a continuation from where it left off.
- 3Usage: Resumption is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts, while restart is more common in everyday language and technology.
- 4Connotation: Resumption has a neutral or positive connotation, while restart can have a negative connotation if it implies a failure or malfunction.
- 5Timing: Resumption can happen after a short or long pause, while restart usually happens after a longer pause or a complete stop.
Remember this!
Resumption and restart are synonyms that refer to starting again after a pause or interruption. However, resumption implies a temporary pause or interruption, while restart suggests a complete stop or shutdown. Additionally, resumption is more formal and neutral, while restart is more common and can have a negative connotation.
