readmission

noun

re·​ad·​mis·​sion (ˌ)rē-əd-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce readmission (audio)
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plural readmissions
: a second or subsequent admission : the act of readmitting someone or something
readmission to the hospital five days after discharge
college readmissions

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The study attributed this to strong hospital availability, lower readmission rates, and affordable care relative to income. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Repeat releases and readmissions, known as rebookings, typically happen in secret and circumvent federal rules and regulations, according to eight legal experts interviewed by ProPublica. — Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026 Afterward, Jalloh applied for readmission as a returning student and was re-enrolled at ODU in 2025. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Minimum staffing ratios were good for patients, too; they were linked to lower mortality, a shorter length of stay, and less readmission, according to a separate study. — Alana Semuels, Time, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for readmission

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of readmission was in 1647

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“Readmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/readmission. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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