retries

Takes another shot

Retries are repeated attempts after initial failure.

The word appears most often in computing, where a system automatically retries a failed operation: The connection failed after three retries.

Outside technical contexts, retry works as both noun and verb: Give it another retry, I'll retry the recipe tomorrow.

persistence

perseverance

Sustained resolve despite obstacles

determinationFirmness of purpose
tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
gritDetermination or abrasive particles

effort · struggle · repeated · patience · resilience · dogged · stubborn · relentless · unwavering · dedication

computing

attempt

Effort to accomplish

loopCurve closing on itself
timeoutBrief suspension of play
failureLack of success

backoff · exponential · request · connection · API · server · error · exception · queue · handler

gaming

respawn

Reappear after dying digitally

checkpointInspection station on route
livesExists or resides
continueGo on without stopping

restart · save · reload · boss · level · game over · extra · unlimited · limited · hardcore

testing

rerun

Repeated broadcast

flakyCrumbly or unreliable
automationSelf-operating system design
suiteConnected hotel rooms

CI · pipeline · build · intermittent · pass · fail · assertion · validation · regression · script

Categories

game contentDLC, expansions, quests, boss fights, levels
arcade gamesclaw machine, Asteroids, Galaga, Defender, coin-op
API documentationendpoints, parameters, requests, responses, methods

Opposites

persistence vs. cessation

retriesquits

Voluntarily stops or departs

gives up · abandons · surrenders · stops · ceases

repeated vs. singular attempt

retriesfirst attempt

Initial effort at something

one-shot · first pass

success vs. need for retry

retriessucceeds

Accomplishes a goal

completes · nails it · achieves · accomplishes

Family

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G