rematch

[ verb ree-mach, ree-mach; noun ree-mach ]

verb (used with object)

to match again; duplicate: an attempt to rematch a shade of green paint.
to schedule a second match for or between: to rematch the winners in each soccer league.

noun

a second match between teams, challengers, etc.; return match.

Origin of rematch

First recorded in 1855–60; re- + match²

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British Dictionary definitions for rematch

rematch

noun(ˈriːˌmætʃ)

sport a second or return match between contestants

verb(riːˈmætʃ)

(tr) to match (two contestants) again

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