refresher

noun

re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfre-shər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something (such as a drink) that refreshes
2
3
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one abreast of professional developments
refresher course

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As a little refresher, the Bottled in Bond Act was passed in 1897 in an attempt to ensure the quality of American whiskey. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2025 As a refresher, the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, tells the story of a cynical weatherman named Phil. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 That brings us to Nvidia's answer for that problem: DLSS 4 and its Multi-Frame Generation feature. DLSS 4 and Multi-Frame Generation As a refresher, Nvidia's DLSS Frame Generation feature, as introduced in the GeForce 40-series, takes DLSS upscaling one step further. Ars Technica, 24 Jan. 2025 The ongoing criminal trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who has pleaded not guilty and last week began testifying in his own defense, has given Chicagoans a refresher on how the public’s business gets done. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refresher

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of refresher was in the 15th century

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“Refresher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refresher. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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refresher

noun
re·​fresh·​er ri-ˈfresh-ər How to pronounce refresher (audio)
1
: something that refreshes
2
: review or instruction designed especially to keep one familiar with professional progress

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