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re·fresh·er

(rĭ-frĕsh′ər)

1. One that refreshes.

2. Instruction that serves to reacquaint one with material previously studied or to bring one's knowledge or skills up to date.

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refresher

(rɪˈfrɛʃə)

1. something that refreshes, such as a cold drink

2. (Law) English law a fee, additional to that marked on the brief, paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than a day

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Noun	1.	refresher - a fee (in addition to that marked on the brief) paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than one day Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom legal fee - a fee paid for legal service
	2.	refresher - a drink that refreshes; "he stopped at the bar for a quick refresher" beverage, drinkable, potable, drink - any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?"
	3.	refresher - a course that reviews and updates a topic for those who have not kept abreast of developments refresher course course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"

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bibita rinfresco

refresher

[rɪˈfreʃəʳ]

A. N

1. (= drink) → refresco m

2. (Jur) → honorarios mpl suplementarios

B. CPD refresher course N → curso m de actualización

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refresher

(Brit Jur) → zusätzliches Anwaltshonorar

(inf: = drink) → Erfrischung f; to have a refresher → etwas trinken

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Don't forget to apply it, another time, Mary Anne.' This said, Miss Peecher finished the watering of her flowers, and went into her little official residence, and took a refresher of the principal rivers and mountains of the world, their breadths, depths, and heights, before settling the measurements of the body of a dress for her own personal occupation.

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It has been stated that since the last two years no firing refresher course has been arranged for constables.

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hoped that these refresher courses will make the personnel professionally sound' and bring further positive change among them to accomplish duties in a responsible manner.