relearn
verb
re·learn
(ˌ)rē-ˈlərn 
relearned; relearning
: to learn (something) again
… even those in the class who had been playing for decades regressed to golf infancy. Everyone had to relearn the basics …—
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Rachel Urquhart… most of the top-selling books are printed in the original Japanese right-to-left format. Not only do readers have to relearn how to read comics, they have to relearn how to read a book.—Heidi MacDonald
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Each year, significant technological shifts require CTOs to unlearn and relearn, mentoring their teams through these changes.
—Venkat Malladi, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Given the band’s ever-changing set list each night, Mayer had to relearn a range of songs, practicing every day with his remaining fingers.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Elton John Joins Dua Lipa Onstage for 'Cold Heart' Performance at Royal Albert Hall
Mitchell's return to the stage comes almost a decade after surviving a brain aneurysm, leading her to relearn how to talk, walk and sing.
—Jade Gomez, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The future demands adaptable students who can learn, unlearn, and relearn as AI evolves.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Venkat Malladi, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Given the band’s ever-changing set list each night, Mayer had to relearn a range of songs, practicing every day with his remaining fingers.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
Elton John Joins Dua Lipa Onstage for 'Cold Heart' Performance at Royal Albert Hall
Mitchell's return to the stage comes almost a decade after surviving a brain aneurysm, leading her to relearn how to talk, walk and sing.
—Jade Gomez, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The future demands adaptable students who can learn, unlearn, and relearn as AI evolves.
—Beata M. Jones, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Relearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relearn. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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relearn
transitive verb
re·learn
ˈrē-ˈlərn
: to learn again (what has been forgotten)
relearning
noun
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