resubmit: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Neutral to Formal
Quick answer
What does “resubmit” mean?
To submit something again, often after making corrections or in response to a previous rejection.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To submit something again, often after making corrections or in response to a previous rejection.
The action of formally presenting a document, application, or piece of work for consideration a second or subsequent time.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or form. The spelling is consistent, and usage patterns are nearly identical across both varieties.
Connotations
Equally formal and process-oriented in both contexts, associated with bureaucratic, academic, or technical procedures.
Frequency
Slightly higher frequency in American English due to more prevalent use in software and online application contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “resubmit” in a Sentence
[NP] resubmit [NP][NP] resubmit [NP] to [NP][NP] resubmit [NP] for [NP]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “resubmit” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- You must resubmit the planning permission by the end of the quarter.
- The system allowed him to resubmit his meter reading online.
American English
- They asked me to resubmit the insurance claim with more documentation.
- If your application is denied, you can resubmit it in 90 days.
adverb
British English
- Not applicable as standard; 'to submit again' is used adverbially.
American English
- Not applicable as standard; 'to submit again' is used adverbially.
adjective
British English
- The resubmit function is greyed out.
- We are awaiting a resubmit date from the council.
American English
- Check the resubmit box if you are updating your profile.
- There's a 24-hour waiting period for a resubmit attempt.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Common in procurement and HR: 'Please resubmit the tender by Friday.'
Academic
Used for journal articles and theses: 'The author was asked to resubmit after major revisions.'
Everyday
Less common but used for forms and applications: 'I had to resubmit my tax return online.'
Technical
Frequent in computing for data or code: 'The job failed; you need to resubmit the query.'
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “resubmit”
- Using 'submit again' in overly formal writing where 'resubmit' is more concise.
- Misspelling as 're-submit' with a hyphen is common but the closed form is standard.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
'Submit' means to present for the first time. 'Resubmit' means to present again, usually after changes have been made or in response to feedback.
It is standard as one closed word (resubmit), though hyphenated forms (re-submit) are sometimes seen in less formal use.
The related noun is 'resubmission'. 'Resubmit' is primarily a verb, though in technical contexts it can appear in compound nouns (e.g., 'resubmit button').
It is neutral to formal. It is perfectly at home in professional, academic, and technical contexts. In casual speech, people might say 'send it again' or 'submit it again'.
To submit something again, often after making corrections or in response to a previous rejection.
Resubmit: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriː.səbˈmɪt/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌri.səbˈmɪt/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None directly associated; process is too literal.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE + SUBMIT. You SUBMIT once, then you do it RE (again).
Conceptual Metaphor
A DOCUMENT IS AN OBJECT BEING SENT ALONG A PATH (submit) -> THE PATH MUST BE TRAVERSED AGAIN (re-).
Practice
Quiz
What is the most precise meaning of 'resubmit'?