re-entry

re·en·try

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Definitions of re-entry word

noun plural re-entry an act of reentering. 1
noun plural re-entry the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere of an earth-orbiting satellite, spacecraft, rocket, or the like. 1
noun plural re-entry Law. the retaking of possession under a right reserved in a prior conveyance. 1
noun plural re-entry Also called reentry card. Bridge, Whist. a card that will win a trick enabling one to regain the lead previously lost, especially the lead from a particular hand. 1
noun re-entry law: retaking property 1
uncountable noun re-entry Re-entry is the act of returning to a place, organization, or area of activity that you have left. 0

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at re-, entry

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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