resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

2

: a return to payment in specie

Examples of resumption in a Sentence

The rain has stopped, but we're still waiting for the resumption of the game.

Resumption of peace talks is expected soon.

Recent Examples on the Web

The agreement still needs to be ratified by the majority of rank-and-file members for the threat of a resumption of the strike to be put to rest. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 18 May 2025

At the same time, rising tuition and expenses, the resumption of student loan collections in May by the federal government, and return on investment concerns have made affordability a key issue for students and families. —Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025

Even so, hopes remained in Gaza and Israel for a resumption of that truce ahead of a visit from President Donald Trump to the region planned for next week. —Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 6 May 2025

In addition to voluntary repayment plans, the resumption of collections will include involuntary measures such as wage garnishment, tax refund seizures, and reductions in Social Security benefits. —Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French, from Late Latin resumption-, resumptio, from Latin resumere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for resumption

• assumption
• consumption
• presumption
• subsumption
• gumption
• sumption

Kids Definition

resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

: the action of resuming