Definitions
- Referring to the process of sending a message or signal again due to an error or interruption in transmission. - Talking about the act of forwarding a message or signal to another device or location. - Describing the action of resending a message or signal that was previously sent but not received.
- Referring to the act of sending a message or file again after it was not received or failed to send. - Talking about the process of re-sending an email or document that was lost or corrupted. - Describing the action of sending a message or file to someone who did not receive it the first time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve sending a message or signal again.
- 2Both words imply that the initial transmission was unsuccessful or incomplete.
- 3Both words are used in the context of communication technology.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Retransmitted is more commonly used in technical contexts, while resend is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Timing: Retransmitted implies that the message or signal was sent again immediately after the initial transmission, while resend can refer to sending the message or file again at a later time.
- 3Cause: Retransmitted suggests that the need to send the message or signal again was due to an error or interruption in transmission, while resend can also be used when the message or file was lost or not received due to other reasons.
- 4Formality: Retransmitted is more formal than resend and is typically used in technical or professional settings.
- 5Connotation: Retransmitted can imply a more complex or technical process, while resend is simpler and more straightforward.
Remember this!
Retransmitted and resend are synonyms that both refer to sending a message or signal again after an unsuccessful or incomplete initial transmission. However, retransmitted is more formal and technical, implying a more complex process, while resend is simpler and more commonly used in everyday language.
