Meaning of the word repechage in English

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repechage

US /ˌrep.əˈʃɑːʒ/
UK /ˈrep.ə.ʃɑːʒ/
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Noun

a second chance or consolation round in a competition, allowing competitors who failed to win in earlier rounds to qualify for the final rounds

Example:
She won the repechage and advanced to the semifinals.
Athletes who didn't qualify directly still have a chance through the repechage.