Återförsök

Återförsök is a Swedish noun meaning the act of attempting something again after a previous attempt has failed or been inconclusive. The prefix åter- meaning again, combined with försök 'attempt', signals repetition or retry. It is used across various domains to denote a subsequent attempt, and can function as both a general concept and a case-specific term. The plural form is typically the same as the singular in many contexts.

In everyday language, återförsök can refer to any repeated effort, such as trying to fix a broken device, reapplying for a job, or making a new attempt at a task after a poor result.

In science and technology, the term is common for repeated trials in experiments or repeated executions of a process after an error or failure. In software and networking, a system may perform an återförsök after a failed operation, sometimes governed by a retry policy or backoff strategy.

In sports or competition, teams or athletes may schedule återförsök when the initial attempt did not meet the required standard, such as a makeup attempt in qualification rounds or a second try in a performance test.

In a legal context, the idea of a retrial or reconsideration of a decision is sometimes described as an återförsök, though precise terminology varies by jurisdiction and country; in Sweden, retrials are usually described with other terms. See also retrial or reprise.

Etymology: återförsök is a compound of åter- and försök, reflecting the notion of attempting again.