Retake/ˌriːˈteɪk/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Second Chance Refers to having another opportunity to succeed where you've previously failed. She studied hard to retake the math exam. Pro Tip 2/3Improvement Expected Implies expectation to perform better in the second attempt at an activity. He needs to retake the course and improve his grade. Pro Tip 3/3Specific Context Commonly used in academic and certification contexts. Candidates who fail can retake the certification test.