refresher

CEFRB1

/ɹiˈfɹɛʃə/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something that helps you remember or learn basic information again.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A fee paid to counsel to continue with a case, especially one that was adjourned.

Examples

  • In August, I have a technological refresher course that lasts two months.

  • You need a refresher course.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A review to refresh or renew knowledge.

  2. Something that refreshes.

  3. An equity grant given by a company to an existing employee, as opposed to an initial grant given to new employees.

More examples

In context

  • They recommend a refresher class every few years.

  • The nap was a welcome refresher.

  • It said the refreshers, targeting Gen Z and Millennials, are punched up by adding Starbucks’ spicy chili powder blend to the concoctions.

Synonyms

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

After the long hike in the mountains, a cold glass of lemonade served as a perfect blank for the tired hikers.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From refresh + -er.