retype

verb

re·​type (ˌ)rē-ˈtīp 

retyped; retyping

transitive verb

: to type (something) again : to produce (something) again using a keyboard (as on a typewriter or computer)

retype a memo

Examples of retype in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interestingly, Google’s cited evidence of user dissatisfaction is that people have to retype their search queries more often with the Euro-safe travel results. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2026

Ports would retype them, then the shipping lines, then the trucking companies, and the customs brokers. — Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Link said the employee at the printer who retyped insert and made the error is no longer working there. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026

Thus, clerks can review, validated, and open cases without having to retype anything, Spyropoulos' office said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retype

• bagpipe
• blowpipe
• standpipe
• stovepipe
• subtype
• tailpipe
• unripe
• windpipe
• allotype
• antitype
• archetype
• biotype