resumption

noun

re·​sump·​tion ri-ˈzəm(p)-shən 

1

: an act or instance of resuming : recommencement

Resumption of the game is expected soon.

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

Of 82 databases that were updated at least monthly at the start of 2025, 38 have stopped — no new data, no explanation, no timeline for resumption. —Robert B. Shpiner, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026

These injuries arose from the resumption of training and from the re-examination of old wounds. —Andy McCullough, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026

Stocks were choppy for most of Wednesday, losing the burst at the open as investors sat with January's strong-than-expected job growth data, which dimmed the case for a resumption of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. —Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron sent a top diplomat to Moscow, potentially signalling a resumption of talks with Russia. —semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026

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