rematch

rematch
v. /ree mach", ree"mach'/; n. /ree"mach'/, v.t.
1. to match again; duplicate: an attempt to rematch a shade of green paint.
2. to schedule a second match for or between: to rematch the winners in each soccer league.
n.
3. a second match between teams, challengers, etc.; return match.
[1855-60; RE- + MATCH2]

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