re
1
[ rey ]
/ reɪ /
noun Music.
the syllable used for the second tone of a diatonic scale.
(in the fixed system of solmization) the tone D.
Compare sol-fa(def 1).
Origin of re
1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at
gamut
Definition for re (2 of 11)
re
2
[ ree, rey ]
/ ri, reɪ /
preposition Chiefly Law and Commerce.
in the case of; with reference to; in re.
Origin of re
2
1700–10; < Latin
rē (in the) matter, affair, thing (ablative of
rēs)
Definition for re (3 of 11)
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Definition for re (6 of 11)
r.e.
Football.
right end.
Definition for re (7 of 11)
're
[ er ]
/ ər /
contraction of are: They're leaving.
usage note for 're
See
contraction.
Definition for re (8 of 11)
re-
a prefix, occurring originally in loanwords from Latin, used with the meaning “again” or “again and again” to indicate repetition, or with the meaning “back” or “backward” to indicate withdrawal or backward motion: regenerate; refurbish; retype; retrace; revert.
Also
red-.
Origin of re-
Middle English < Latin
re-, red-
Definition for re (9 of 11)
R.E.
real estate.
Reformed Episcopal.
Right Excellent.
Definition for re (10 of 11)
R/E
or RE
real estate.
Definition for re (11 of 11)
in re
[ in ree, rey ]
/ ɪn ˈri, ˈreɪ /
preposition
in the matter of.
Origin of in re
Borrowed into English from Latin around 1875–80
Example sentences from the Web for re
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British Dictionary definitions for re (2 of 10)
re
2
/ (riː) /
preposition
with reference to
Word Origin for re
C18: from Latin
rē, ablative case of
rēs thing
usage for re
Re, in contexts such as
re your letter, your remarks have been noted or
he spoke to me re your complaint, is common in business or official correspondence. In general English
with reference to is preferable in the former case and
about or
concerning in the latter. Even in business correspondence, the use of
re is often restricted to the letter heading
British Dictionary definitions for re (3 of 10)
re
3
the internet domain name for
Reunion Island
British Dictionary definitions for re (4 of 10)
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Re
2
the chemical symbol for
rhenium
British Dictionary definitions for re (6 of 10)
Re
3
re
symbol for
rupee
British Dictionary definitions for re (7 of 10)
RE
abbreviation for
Reformed Episcopal
Religious Education
Right Excellent
Royal Engineers
British Dictionary definitions for re (8 of 10)
in re
/ (ɪn ˈreɪ) /
preposition
in the matter of: used esp in bankruptcy proceedings
Word Origin for in re
C17: from Latin
British Dictionary definitions for re (9 of 10)
re-
prefix
indicating return to a previous condition, restoration, withdrawal, etc
rebuild; renew; retrace; reunite
indicating repetition of an action
recopy; remarry
Word Origin for re-
from Latin
usage for re-
Verbs beginning with
re- indicate repetition or restoration. It is unnecessary to add an adverb such as
back or
again :
This must not occur again (not
recur again);
we recounted the votes (not
recounted the votes again, which implies that the votes were counted three times, not twice)
British Dictionary definitions for re (10 of 10)
're
contraction of
are
we're; you're; they're
Medical definitions for re (1 of 3)
Re
The symbol for the elementrhenium
Medical definitions for re (2 of 3)
RE
abbr.
right extremity
Medical definitions for re (3 of 3)
re-
pref.
Again; anew:rebreathing.
Backward; back:recurvation.
Scientific definitions for re (1 of 2)
Re
The symbol for rhenium.
Scientific definitions for re (2 of 2)
rhenium
[ rē′nē-əm ]
Re
A very rare, dense, silvery-white metallic element with a very high melting point. It is used to make catalysts and electrical contacts. Atomic number 75; atomic weight 186.2; melting point 3,180°C; boiling point 5,627°C; specific gravity 21.02; valence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. See Periodic Table.